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Can you summarize WIST 995.55?
Miscellaneous statutes. > Internet privacy protection.
Short Summary
This legal document sets forth restrictions on employer, educational institution, and landlord access to personal Internet accounts. It applies to employers, educational institutions, landlords, employees, applicants for employment, students, prospective students, tenants, and prospective tenants. The document prohibits employers from requesting or requiring employees or applicants to disclose access information for personal Internet accounts, and from discharging or discriminating against employees for refusing to disclose such information. It also prohibits employers from refusing to hire applicants who refuse to disclose access information. However, there are exceptions that allow employers to request access information for employer-provided devices or investigate unauthorized transfers of proprietary information. Similar restrictions and exceptions apply to educational institutions and landlords. Violations of these restrictions may result in a forfeiture of up to $1,000.
Whom does it apply to?
Employers, educational institutions, landlords, employees, applicants for employment, students, prospective students, tenants, prospective tenants
What does it govern?
Restrictions on employer, educational institution, and landlord access to personal Internet accounts
What are exemptions?
Personal Internet accounts or electronic communications devices used by employees engaged in providing financial services subject to federal securities laws and regulations or the rules of a self-regulatory organization
What are the Penalties?
Forfeiture of up to $1,000 for violations
Jurisdiction
Wisconsin