Canada has laws related to privacy in the workplace. This includes an employer$$s obligation to not share or disclose any employee$$s personal or private information.

However, prior to hiring when employers are considering a job applicant for employment, the employer might use technology and scan social media just to see if you might be a risk to the organization if they decide to hire you.

If an employer is required by law not to share or disclose an employee$$s personal information after they become an employee of that organization, do you think an employer should be able to use technology and scan social media to learn more about you before you are hired?

What Ethical considerations should an employer use in this situation?

What about the risk to an employer?

What if the applicant has extreme or negative views on subjects that could harm the employer$$s reputation with their customers and stakeholders if the applicant is hired by the employer?

Should a potential applicant$$s social media posts be considered by the employer?

What are good reasons for an employer to look at an applicant$$s social media posts?

What are bad reasons for an employer to decide to look at social media posts?