Can my employer ask for my computer password?
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Can my employer ask for my computer password?
Legally, you can ask for the username or password from an employee when it comes to accessing work issued equipment, but under no circumstance are you allowed to ask for their personal usernames and passwords even if they use work-related computers and wireless devices.
Can an employer require you to give your password UK?
Although the UK GDPR does not say anything specific about passwords, you are required to process personal data securely by means of appropriate technical and organisational measures. Passwords are a commonly-used means of protecting access to systems that process personal data.
Is it illegal to ask for passwords?
In addition to prohibiting employers from asking for or requiring prospective and current employees from providing their passwords, some state laws prohibit employers from: asking applicants or employees to bring up their social media accounts in the employer’s presence.
Should my boss have my passwords?
Employers may not ask or require employees or applicants to disclose user names, passwords, or other login information to any personal account or service through an electronic device. However, employers may only require that the employee provide the content at issue in order to make a factual determination.
Employers should not ask applicants or employees for any login information for Facebook, other social media sites or personal email accounts. Doing so may actually increase the employer’s exposure to a discrimination claim and may constitute a violation of state privacy laws.
Can employers ask for social media passwords UK?
“We would have very serious concerns if this practice was to become the norm in the UK,” said a spokesperson. On Friday, Facebook warned employers not to ask job applicants for their passwords to the site so they can poke around on their profiles, noting that it would break its terms of service.
The short answer is yes. It is completely legal for employers to check employees’ social media profiles. In general, state and federal privacy laws dictate what employers can and cannot ask for. It’s essential to note that potential bosses aren’t the only people who can get your information online.
Can employers use Facebook against you UK?
An employer can use Facebook posts as evidence in disciplinary proceedings and, in certain circumstances, will be justified in treating these as an act of misconduct or gross misconduct. As always with conduct issues, your response must be fair and one which a reasonable employer could have made.