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MS HB165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from requesting, requiring, or demanding passwords or account information to access employees' or prospective employees' social networking profiles
  • Allows employers to maintain workplace policies on electronic equipment use, internet use, and email, and to monitor usage of employer-owned equipment without accessing personal social media accounts
  • Permits employers to obtain information about employees or prospective employees from public sources or through lawful means
  • Defines "social networking website" as internet-based services allowing users to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections, but excludes electronic mail
  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 for violations and provides employees a civil cause of action against violating employers, effective July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Social media privacy; prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide passwords.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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