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HB 0389 - Social Media Privacy Protection Act; enact

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Doreen Carter
Last Action: 2/17/2017 - House Second Readers
House Committee: Industry and Labor
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 389 amends Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the OCGA by stating that no employer can require an employee to disclose their username, password, or other means of accessing or disclosing their social media or electronic communication devices. Violations will be a civil penalty of $200-$400.

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