Facebook threatens possible legal action over employers seeking passwords . Privacy officer web site has reported ` ` distressing increase '' in employers doing so . Facebook says do n't do it unless you want to get sued . Asking job applicants for their password violates Facebook 's terms of service . The industry has spoken out against practice , and some employers are considering action .
Facebook threatens possible legal action over employers seeking passwords . Privacy officer web site has reported ` ` distressing increase '' in employers doing so . Asking job applicants for their password violates Facebook 's terms of service . The industry has spoken out against practice , and some employers are considering action .