Facebook threatens possible legal action over employers seeking passwords . Comment: Asking job candidates for their password violates Facebook 's terms of service . The ACLU has spoken out against practice , and some states are considering action .
Facebook threatens possible legal action over employers seeking passwords . Privacy officer says site has seen `` distressing increase '' in employers doing so . Asking job candidates for their password violates Facebook 's terms of service . The ACLU has spoken out against practice , and some states are considering action .