Facebook, lawmakers warn employers not to demand passwords

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SAN FRANCISCO | Fri., Mar. 23, 2012 7:06pm EDT (Reuters) – Facebook and lawmakers have warned employers against requesting Facebook passwords while screening job applicants, a controversial practice that underscores the blurring distinction between personal and professional lives in the era of social media.


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