Delaware § 8103 - Academic institution; prohibited acts.
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§ 8103. Academic institution; prohibited acts.
(a) An academic institution shall not request or require that a student or applicant disclose any password or other related account information in order to gain access to the student’s or applicant’s social networking site profile or account by way of an electronic communication device.
(b) An academic institution shall not require or request that a student or applicant log onto a social networking site, mail account, or any other internet site or application by way of an electronic communication device in the presence of an agent of the institution so as to provide the institution access.
(c) No public or nonpublic academic institution shall monitor or track a student’s or applicant’s personal electronic communication device by installation of software upon the device, or by remotely tracking the device by using intercept technology.
(d) An academic institution shall not request or require a student or applicant to add the employer or its representative to their personal social networking site profile or account.
(e) An academic institution is prohibited from accessing a student’s or applicant’s social networking site profile or account indirectly through any other person who is a social networking contact of the student or applicant.
78 Del. Laws, c. 354, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 8103
What does Delaware Code § 8103 cover?
Section 8103 ("Academic institution; prohibited acts.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 8103?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 8103 apply to my situation?
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