FL H0635

Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring employees or prospective employees to disclose usernames, passwords, or other means of accessing social media accounts with non-public content.

Prohibits employers from taking retaliatory personnel action against employees who refuse to provide access to personal social media accounts.

Prohibits employers from failing or refusing to hire prospective employees based on their refusal to allow access to personal social media accounts.

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

Exempts employer access to social media accounts used primarily for business purposes, compliance with state or federal monitoring requirements, and background screening for law enforcement or prosecutorial agency positions.