Posts Tagged ‘Computer Fraud and Abuse Act’
Background Checks and Social Media Liability
July 23rd, 2014 by Dodie
In today’s world, there is a constant battle between internet-based companies and hackers over information – everyone’s information. Unfortunately, there is even some competition between internet-based companies and legitimate companies for large chunks of that same information. This includes legit companies such as those who perform tenant/employee background checks. As a landlord or employer, you […]
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Social Media Background Checks: Where to Draw the Ethical Line
July 10th, 2014 by Dodie
For decades, the professional norm has been to accept a resumé sent in by a potential employee and/or accept it after a background check or an interview process where an employee’s conduct and qualifications are assessed. Tenant screening follows a somewhat similar process. But what about investigating social networking sites for traces of irresponsible behaviors? […]
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- Tags: background check, CFAA, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, employee screening, invasion of privacy, social media, social media background check, social networks, tenant screening
