Proposed Law Will Protect Employees’ Social Media Passwords

A Missouri lawmaker is trying to prevent employers from accessing their workers’ social media accounts without the employees’ permission, according to STLtoday.com.

State Rep. Charlie Davis filed legislation this week that would protect employees who don’t give their bosses their passwords. If passed as is, the bill would prohibit employers from firing or disciplining workers who don’t give them access to their online accounts. It also would prevent employers from holding it against job applicants who refuse to disclose their passwords.

However, business officials still could require access to online accounts in order to investigate specific reports of workplace misconduct. S