Governor Kathy Hochul has just approved a new law that prohibits New York employers from requesting or requiring access to the private social media accounts of job applicants and employees. State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Jessica Ramos co-authored the bill. Dinowitz stated that the use of social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Threads has made personal information more accessible, but some employers go beyond publicly available data when making hiring and disciplinary decisions. This can include soliciting usernames, passwords, and access to highly private accounts, which is a serious invasion of privacy and raises concerns about unfair hiring practices. The new law gives individuals the freedom to decide whether to keep such information public or private, protecting their privacy in workplace matters, interviews, or admission processes without fear of job loss or rejection for non-compliance. This law was signed by Governor Hochul to safeguard the privacy rights of New Yorkers in the workplace.
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