Michigan Compiled Laws Act 478 Of 2012 Internet Privacy Protection Act (37.271 - 37.278)

AN ACT to prohibit employers and educational institutions from requiring certain individuals to grant access to, allow observation of, or disclose information that allows access to or observation of personal internet accounts; to prohibit employers and educational institutions from taking certain actions for failure to allow access to, observation of, or disclosure of information that allows access to personal internet accounts; and to provide sanctions and remedies.

History: 2012, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2012

Section 37.271 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "internet privacy protection act". History: 2012, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2012
Section 37.272 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Access information" means user name, password, login information, or other security information that protects access to a personal...
Section 37.273 Duties Of Employer.
An employer shall not do any of the following: (a) Request an employee or an applicant for employment to grant access to, allow observation...
Section 37.274 Educational Institution; Prohibited Acts.
An educational institution shall not do any of the following: (a) Request a student or prospective student to grant access to, allow observation of,...
Section 37.275 Certain Acts By Employer Not Prohibited Or Restricted.
(1) This act does not prohibit an employer from doing any of the following: (a) Requesting or requiring an employee to disclose access information...
Section 37.276 Powers Of Educational Institution To Gain Access To Certain Information.
(1) This act does not prohibit an educational institution from requesting or requiring a student to disclose access information to the educational institution to...
Section 37.277 Duties Not Created By Act; Liability.
(1) This act does not create a duty for an employer or educational institution to search or monitor the activity of a personal internet...
Section 37.278 Violation Of Provisions Of Act As Misdemeanor; Civil Action; Injunction; Damages; Written Demand And Documentation; Jurisdiction; Affirmative Defense.
(1) A person who violates section 3 or 4 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00. (2)...

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