Signed by Governor Pat Quinn

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits employers from requiring or requesting an employee or prospective employee to disclose account and password information to social networking websites.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not limit the employer’s ability to establish the following policies (Sec. 5):
  
  • Limit the use of equipment including internet usage;
  • Monitor the usage of electronic equipment and electronic mail; and
  • Obtain information from social networking sites that is in the public domain.

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