NY S01701

Prohibits employers, their agents, or designees from requiring employees or job applicants to disclose login names, passwords, or other means to access personal accounts or services on electronic devices.

Allows employers to require disclosure of login credentials for non-personal accounts or services that provide access to the employer's internal computer systems or information.

Prevents employers from terminating, disciplining, penalizing, or threatening to penalize employees who refuse to disclose personal account information in violation of this section.

Prohibits employers from refusing to hire applicants based on their refusal to provide personal account access information in violation of this section.

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek court orders to stop violations and impose civil penalties of $300 for the first violation and $500 for each subsequent violation.