Traditional-Trip7617 t1_iufh1so wrote
Reply to comment by acoolusersknee in Online age-verification system could create ‘honeypot’ of personal data and pornography-viewing habits, privacy groups warn by Lakerlion
It’ll become an arms race for hackers to get ahold of these “internet social security numbers” and all the data tied to them. Companies who are hiring you will ask you to put them down right next to your ss and run you through a data base
acoolusersknee t1_iufhg8c wrote
Yep, that's the way I see it shaking out. We already have some companies asking to see applicant's social media accounts. Just a matter of time before it becomes standard across the business landscape.
Traditional-Trip7617 t1_iufj1m6 wrote
Some companies? I work in a blue collar industry and they ask me for social media handles at the same rate they ask for my first name
acoolusersknee t1_iufmbhy wrote
Really? That is interesting to hear. Maybe we are further along than I thought.
Psychonuat_Summer t1_iufqjjy wrote
Yeah, I’ve had a few applications ask that I put in any social media handles and that they would be searching for “offensive online behavior” that didn’t “align with the company values” and could hurt their reputation or something.
Idk, to me it just sounded like they were shady af and didn’t want any reason for anyone to be poking around cuz their shit castle would fall down and expose them
DimitriV t1_iugbwkk wrote
Those companies are walking a dangerous path. Applicants who post about any protected status—religion, sexuality, disability, etc.—and don't get hired could sue those companies claiming discrimination. Not to say that they'd win, but the cost of those suits could quickly outweigh any benefits in screening applicants.
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