In contrast to employers, background companies that use social media sites to gather information about an applicant are subject to which of the following acts?

A) The Privacy Act of 1974
B) The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986
C) The Freedom of Information Act
D) The Fair Credit Reporting Act
E) The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.

Fair Credit Reporting Act

A federal law designed to ensure the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.

Social Media Sites

Online platforms that allow users to create, share, or exchange information, ideas, and content with others in virtual communities.

Background Companies

Businesses that specialize in conducting background checks and verifications for employment, housing, and other purposes.