Job seekers getting asked for Facebook passwords

[Aelon]

An article from Wall Street Journal

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP35b6fb378cc64062a3bceb87e17e2e03.html

[Tia]

Whoa! I have to tell my hubby about that one - he is actively looking for work! We do not have facebook! But, I know of many friends that do. Is that legal?

[trottigy]

Whoa! I have to tell my hubby about that one - he is actively looking for work! We do not have facebook! But, I know of many friends that do. Is that legal?

I think this part of the story answers that:

Questions have been raised about the legality of the practice, which is also the focus of proposed legislation in Illinois and Maryland that would forbid public agencies from asking for access to social networks.

[Alphaeus]

Not only does the applicant give up their own privacy but also the privacy of their friends and family.

[Aelon]

Statement from facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-and-privacy/protecting-your-passwords-and-your-privacy/326598317390057