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This bill modifies the Workplace Privacy Act to expand protections for employees' digital privacy and personal information. The bill redefines the term "employer" to include subcontractors and customers, and clarifies definitions of various terms related to electronic communication devices and personal Internet accounts. The legislation prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants to disclose login information for personal Internet accounts, log into personal accounts in the employer's presence, or modify account privacy settings. Additionally, the bill introduces new restrictions on employee tracking, generally prohibiting employers from requiring employees to use applications or wear devices that track their location or travel patterns, with a narrow exception during a proclaimed state of emergency for a pandemic. Employers are also prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who refuse to comply with these tracking requirements or who refuse to provide personal account information. The bill includes specific safeguards, such as requiring that any location tracking data be stored by an independent third party and only accessible by warrant, and mandating that data collected during contact tracing be destroyed within 48 hours. These provisions aim to protect employees' privacy rights in an increasingly digital workplace while providing some flexibility for employers in specific circumstances.

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