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LA HB340
LA HB340Creates the Personal Online Account Privacy Protection Act (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/10/2014
03/10/2014
In Committee
04/23/2014
04/23/2014
Crossed Over
04/08/2014
04/08/2014
Passed
05/14/2014
05/14/2014
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/22/2014
05/22/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates the Personal Online Account Privacy Protection Act (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Personal Online Account Privacy Protection Act, establishes rules for employers and educational institutions regarding access to personal online accounts. It defines "personal online account" as an account used exclusively for private communication, separate from any work or school-related purposes. The bill prohibits employers and educational institutions from demanding usernames, passwords, or other login information for these personal accounts, and from penalizing individuals for refusing to provide them. However, exceptions exist, allowing employers and institutions to request access to accounts associated with employer-provided devices or used for business/educational purposes, and to investigate specific instances of misconduct or unauthorized transfer of confidential information. The bill also clarifies that employers and institutions are not liable for inadvertently receiving login information and are not required to monitor personal online accounts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 165. (on 05/22/2014)
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