FL S0198

Creates Florida Statute 448.077 prohibiting employers from requesting or requiring employees or prospective employees to disclose usernames, passwords, or other means of accessing non-public social media accounts.

Prohibits employers from taking retaliatory personnel action against employees who refuse to provide access to social media accounts or from refusing to hire prospective employees based on such refusal.

Allows civil actions against violating employers with a 2-year statute of limitations, permitting recovery of actual damages or $500 per violation (whichever is greater) plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Exempts business-purpose social media accounts from the prohibition, allowing employers to request access to accounts used for work-related purposes.

Exempts compliance with state or federal legal duties to monitor employee communications and law enforcement background screening and investigations from the restrictions.