Title

Hot Topic: Employers Asking for Social Media Passwords

Authors

Bonnie Jones, Municipal Technical Advisory ServiceFollow

Document Type

Bulletin

Publication Date

9-18-2012

Abstract

Improper use of social media information on applicants and employees may result in claims alleging discrimination, negligent hiring, violation of privacy, and open record conflicts.

Comments

#225

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Recommended Citation

Jones, Bonnie, "Hot Topic: Employers Asking for Social Media Passwords" (2012). MTAS Publications: Hot Topics.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_mtastop/158