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Employee Privacy Protection Act

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2775

Bill 115 hr 2775, also known as the Employee Privacy Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy of employees in the workplace.

One of the key provisions of the Employee Privacy Protection Act is that it prohibits employers from requiring employees to provide access to their personal social media accounts. This means that employers cannot ask employees to log in to their Facebook, Twitter, or other social media accounts in order to view their personal information.

Additionally, the bill also prohibits employers from taking adverse action against employees who refuse to provide access to their social media accounts. This means that employers cannot fire, demote, or otherwise penalize employees for refusing to give access to their personal social media accounts. Overall, the Employee Privacy Protection Act aims to protect the privacy rights of employees in the digital age. By prohibiting employers from accessing personal social media accounts and taking adverse action against employees who refuse to provide access, this bill seeks to ensure that employees can maintain their privacy and autonomy in the workplace.

Current Status of Bill HR 2775

Bill HR 2775 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2017. Bill HR 2775 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2017.  Bill HR 2775's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235. as of September 25, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2775

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2775

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

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