Rhode Island § 28-56-5 - Employee Social Media Privacy
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§ 28-56-5. Employee Social Media Privacy
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-56-5
§ 28-56-5. Exceptions.
(a) This chapter shall not apply to information about an applicant or employee that is publicly available.
(b) This chapter shall not prohibit or restrict an employer from complying with a duty to screen employees or applicants before hiring or to monitor or retain employee communications that is established by a self-regulatory organization as defined by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78c(a)(26), or under state or federal law or regulation to the extent necessary to supervise communications of regulated financial institutions insurance or securities licensees for banking insurance or securities related business purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 188, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 207, § 3.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-56-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-56-5 cover?
Section 28-56-5 ("Employee Social Media Privacy") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 28-56-5?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 28-56-5 apply to my situation?
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