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Get set for New York’s social media privacy protections

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Here’s your reminder that New York’s social media privacy protections go into effect next week on Tuesday.

Starting March 12, New York employers are prohibited from asking or requiring employees or job applicants to disclose usernames and login information to personal social media accounts.

The new law brings New York in line with California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, and several other states that have legislated to protect employees’