Perspective
Sep. 8, 2012
Employee privacy law protects businesses as well
Assembly Bill 1844 -- on its way to the governor's desk -- will prohibit certain employer practices regarding employee social media accounts. By Ryan Murray of Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle LLP
As an employer, several considerations may give rise to a desire to access employees' or prospective employees' social media, such as Facebook, Twitter or blog posts, or other online communications. Employers may want to verify an applicant's biographical details or confirm qualifications, or feel the need to ensure that employees are not disclosing sensitive client or product information. Moreover, a business may be concerned about put...
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