Are there restrictions on posting personal information on social media?

Yes, there are restrictions on posting personal information on social media in North Carolina. The North Carolina Social Media Act of 2016 prohibits employers, educational institutions, and state agencies from requesting, requiring, or compelling employees, students, and members of the public to disclose access information such as login names and passwords to personal social media accounts. The Act also prohibits employers, educational institutions, and state agencies from taking adverse action against an individual for not disclosing access information to personal social media accounts. In addition, North Carolina’s Personal Information Privacy Act prohibits a person from posting or displaying another person’s personal information, such as their name, address, telephone number, or Social Security number, without the person’s consent or authorization. This includes posting or displaying personal information on any social media site. Violating the Personal Information Privacy Act is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor. These restrictions are in place to protect individuals’ privacy rights and keep personal information from being misused. It is important to remember that posting personal information on social media can have serious consequences such as identity theft or cyberbullying. Therefore, it is important to use caution when sharing information on social media and not post anything that could potentially be used against you, such as your address or credit card number.

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