California moves one step closer to becoming third state to significantly limit when employers could ask employees and job applicants for social media passwords and account information
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Workplace Defamation Claims on the Rise
One of the consequences faced by companies that neglect workplace privacy issues is the possibility of a defamation lawsuit. Human resources departments should be careful to limit information about employees and former employees, including the reasons for a termination or leave of absence, to those with a need to know. References and requests for references should be treated carefully lest
Back to School – FTC Provides Guide to Parents for Protecting Children’s Personal Information
FTC provides guide to parents for protecting their children’s personal information when heading back to school.
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New York Tightens Protections on Social Security Numbers
A New York law, effective December 12, 2012, prohibits businesses and other entities from requiring individuals to disclose or furnish their Social Security Numbers for any purpose, subject to certain exceptions.
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Monitoring and Accessing Social Networking Content–New Jersey District Court Weighs In Again
The District Court of New Jersey recently denied an employer’s motion to dismiss a former employee’s causes of action for invasion of privacy following a supervisor’s alleged unauthorized access to the employee’s Facebook account. 
In Ehling v. Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corp., the plaintiff, a registered nurse and paramedic, alleged that the defendants engaged in a
The FTC Flexes Its Muscle In the Background Screening Industry
The FTC Flexes Its Muscle In the Background Screening Industry
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Lawful Access and Improper Use of Computer Data Does Not Violate the CFAA
The Fourth Circuit recently held that the Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act’s (“CFAA”) prohibitions against unauthorized access or access in excess of authorization were not violated by an employee when the employee used his valid access to employer’s computer network to download confidential business information that he later used while working for a competitor.
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Stolen Flash Drive Leads to Another HIPAA Data Breach
Burglary at hospital employee’s home results in stolen flash drive and HIPAA data breach
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Delaware’s Higher Education Privacy Act Becomes Law
Delaware becomes first state to prohibit academic institutions from accessing student and applicant social media activity
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Illinois Becomes Second State to Prohibit Employers from Demanding Social Media Passwords
Illinois becomes second state to prohibit employers from demanding social media passwords from employees and applicants
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