Jane Erroll has applied for a position with Lakes Distribution Company.When Jane arrives for her interview she is asked several questions about events and photos that were posted on her Facebook page.Jane has an open setting on her Facebook page so that it is publicly available.Jane apparently did not provide sufficient explanations for what was posted on her Facebook page and does not get the job despite being qualified for the position.Which of the following statements is correct about Jane's experience?
A)The employer's conduct violated federal law.
B)As long as the employer looked at all the job candidates' Facebook pages, the employer has not violated any federal laws.
C)Jane must give her consent before the employer can look at her Facebook page.
D)The employer has violated the Stored Communications Act.

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Employers are generally allowed to view publicly available information on social media platforms like Facebook. If Jane's Facebook page was set to public, the employer did not violate federal laws by viewing and considering the content during the hiring process, as long as they apply this practice uniformly to all candidates.

Jane Erroll Has Applied for a Position with Lakes Distribution