A new law in the US preventing employers from asking job applicant's for their passwords to Facebook and other social media, has been welcomed by Labour MEP for Munster Phil Prendergast.Speaking after the passing of this bill in Maryland state Ms. Prendergast said the practice is becoming increasingly common with reports of suitable candidates for jobs being turne down after employers checked their social media activity.She said all workers have a right not to have their privacy violated by employers.She's also commending Facebook's reaction to this practice, as the company has threatened to takeemployers who engage in this behaviour to court .
