Jerry Brown signs two social media privacy laws!

This is from the Sacramento Bee- 9/27/2012

There has been great "buzz" around what employers and Universities in California can ask of their (potential) employees and students. Of course, most people feel as though it's a complete invasion of privacy, and puts people at risk for losing their current job, not getting into college or getting a job they have applied for. By signing these bills, it puts those fears to rest! 

 According to the Sacramento Bee: 

"Gov. Jerry Brown signed two measures this morning to block California universities and employers from seeking access to applicants' social media accounts."

"The Golden State is pioneering the social media revolution and these laws will protect all Californians from unwarranted invasions of their personal social media accounts," the Democratic governor said in a prepared statement.

Assembly Bill 1844 and Senate Bill 1349 were signed!.
 
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