Bill Mifsud: “No. We are now living in a technological society but some things should still remain private. If an employer can’t find out about a prospective employee through a basic back ground check then the job applicant should seek employment some where else.”
Nants Foley: “Don’t put anything on the Internet you don’t want everyone in the world to see. Or better yet, don’t do anything you don’t want the world to know. Didn’t we already learn that?”
Jim West: “No, it may be a sign of my lack of imitation or internet dexterity, but I only have one password for all my different accounts. I certainly don’t mind giving a prospective employer all the information they need — but not access to my bank account.”
Marty Richman: “Unfortunately, yes. Employers are concerned with their decisions and company images; then there are juries second guessing about what a deep-pocketed employer should have known. There is no real privacy on social media, it’s an illusion.”
Richard Herrera: “No. Employers should not be allowed to invade our privacy. Although it’s unclear at this time, employers who do may have violated federal law. I will not allow access to Facebook or my email account to my employer.”
Ruth Erickson: “It’s an invasion of privacy for the prospective employee and for all those on their Facebook accounts!”
Richard Place: “No! I believe that it is an invasion of privacy not really necessary for screening a new employee. This is not like requiring a drug test which is for the protection of health and safety.”
Steve Staloch: “No. It’s a blatant invasion of privacy and creates a counter-productive paranoia and environment of distrust.”
Louise Ledesma: “NO!! Your Facebook password should not be required by prospective employees and is against their privacy terms. Facebook has come out against this practice, and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is writing a bill to stop this practice by employers. He feels it needs to be a federal law but many states, including California, are in the process of introducing bills also. This practice not only compromises the potential employee but also all their ‘friends.’”
