Alyson M Brown

Alyson M Brown

April 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Practical Implications of the New Restrictions on New York Employers' Access to Employee and Applicant Social Media Accounts

On March 12, New York's Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that effectively prohibits employers from accessing employees' or job applicants' personal social media accounts. New York employers should evaluate their current application processes and social media policies to ensure compliance with the new law.

By Christopher M. Pardo, Robert T. Quackenboss and Alyson M. Brown

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