FL S0126

Creates s. 448.077, F.S., prohibiting employers from requesting or requiring employees or prospective employees to disclose usernames, passwords, or other access to personal social media accounts not available to the general public

Prohibits employers from taking retaliatory personnel action against employees who refuse social media access, or from refusing to hire prospective employees who decline to provide such access

Allows employees or prospective employees to bring civil action within 2 years of a violation, with damages of actual damages or $500 per violation (whichever is greater), plus court costs and attorney fees

Exempts social media accounts used primarily for business purposes, allowing employers to request access to those accounts

Permits employers to comply with state or federal monitoring requirements and allows law enforcement/prosecutorial agencies to screen applicants or investigate employee conduct

Effective date: October 1, 2015