HI HB561

Prohibits employers from requiring or requesting employees and potential employees to disclose usernames, passwords, or content from personal social media accounts used exclusively for personal communications unrelated to business.

Allows employers to conduct investigations and require disclosure of personal account content when they have specific information about compliance violations, work-related misconduct, or unauthorized transfer of proprietary or confidential employer information.

Permits employers to require access to usernames and passwords for employer-supplied devices, employer-provided accounts, or accounts used for business purposes.

Employers who violate this section face civil fines of $500 to $5,000 per violation, with fines deposited to the state general fund.

Allows employees to bring civil actions within 90 days of an alleged violation seeking injunctive relief or actual damages; effective January 7, 2059.