Some employers are asking for Facebook passwords from job applicants . ACLU says the practice , used to screen applicants , is an invasion of privacy . A corrections officer had an interviewer logged into his account to check for gang ties . They say it 's more common with public agencies , such as law enforcement . California and Illinois are among the states considering legislation banning the practice .
Some employers are asking for Facebook passwords from job applicants . ACLU says the practice , used to screen applicants , is an invasion of privacy . A corrections officer had an interviewer logged into his account to check for gang ties . California and Illinois are among the states considering legislation banning the practice .