11-13-13 social media protection bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate has unanimously passed a bill making it illegal for employers to ask workers or job applicants to turn over their passwords to social media accounts. The measure would place the prohibition on any employer, educational institution or landlord. Employers still could monitor what is done on a company computer, restrict websites and conduct an investigation into any unauthorized sharing of confidential information through social media sites.