Illinois law bars employers' access to workers' social media accounts

摘要

A new Illinois law prohibiting employers from demanding access to employees' and job applicants' social media accounts went into effect Jan. I.The measure reflects a nationwide trend, as Illinois becomes the third state to enact such rules, and similar legislation has been introduced in several other states, according to Business Management Daily. Under the Illinois law, employers can not request or require passwords or other information to gain access to social media accounts.