City of Bozeman demands Internet passwords 1
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orkybash
orkybash writes "The city of Bozeman, Montana is asking job seekers for the user names — and passwords — to Internet social networking or Web groups they belong to. The decision is sparking an outcry from those who say the policy goes way too far. An excerpt from city application form states: "Please list any and all current personal or business Web sites, Web pages or memberships on any Internet-based chat rooms, social clubs or forums, to include, but not limited to: Facebook, Google, Yahoo, YouTube.com, MySpace, etc." The city argues that it only uses the information to verify application information — and says it won't hold it against anyone who refuses. City officials say such checks can be useful, especially when hiring police officers and others in a position of public trust."
