Illinois is the second state in the nation to ban employers from asking employees and job applicants for login information to access their social networking accounts. Maryland is the only other state to pass a similar law prohibiting employers from demanding social network passwords. Governor Pat Quinn: Members of the workforce should not be punished for information their employers have the right to have s legally have Other states are considering legislation to ban the practice, which job seekers say lead them to either comply or be removed as a candidate.
Source: https://threatpost.com/illinois-outlaws-employer-requests-facebook-passwords-080112/76874/