A recent amendment to New York’s labor law, which took effect on March 12, 2024, prohibits employers from demanding access to employees’ and job applicants’ personal social media accounts. This landmark legislation aims to protect individuals’ privacy in digital spaces and ensure that personal content on social media platforms remains private and beyond the reach of employers’ scrutiny. The law applies to most employers and employees in the state, with certain exceptions for public entities like police departments. New York is not alone in this initiative – at least 20 other states, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey, have enacted similar laws in recent months. This new legislation reflects a growing national consensus on the importance of safeguarding digital privacy in the workplace.