Employer demands Facebook password during interview

[LaserWraith]

Late last year a man -- Officer Robert Collins -- from Maryland was asked to give his Facebook login email address and password during a recertification interview with the Maryland Division of Corrections (DOC). Now, it has been made aware that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sent a letter to Gary Maynard, Public Secretary, on behalf of Robert Collins. The letter relates to the DOC's blanket requirement that new applicants, as well as those applying for recertification, are to provide the government with their social media usernames and passwords.



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[Ink]

That is just. Wow. Just no thanks.

 

[bogdan]

Map of most democratic countries - in light blue.

This story is just sad.

 

[LaserWraith]

Map of most democratic countries - in light blue.

This story is just sad.

I have to say...lol? What does a map of democratic countries have to do with demanding Facebook passwords? :huh:

Anyway...it is sad...

 

[bogdan]

If that dude was from North Korea I would say... Wuut? He is allowed to have a fb account? But coming from US makes it sad.

 

[LaserWraith]

If that dude was from North Korea I would say... Wuut? He is allowed to have a fb account? But coming from US makes it sad.

Oh, ok. I understand now.