Vetting potential employees isn't uncommon, and with the help of social media, it isn't difficult.
But there's a growing danger that employers might go as far as requesting Facebook user names and passwords from job applicants and employees.
California joined the short list of states that forbid that practice on Wednesday, banning prospective and current employers from asking for your social media passwords, The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog reported.
The rest of the list isn't long, really. Only Illinois and Maryland protect you from employers and potential employers who want to take a peek at your Facebook or Twitter accounts.
Last week California also passed a bill forbidding universities to ask for access to accounts of students and applicants, Law Blog reported. Delaware is apparently the only other state with such a law.
Meanwhile, more than 15 states are considering legislation to protect workers' social media privacy, the Law Blog reported. Until then, there isn't anything to stop your employer from being a little too nosy.
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