# N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-5: Definitions relative to disclosure of personal information for certain electronic communications devices

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-5
- **Heading:** Definitions relative to disclosure of personal information for certain electronic communications devices
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 34 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-5

## Text

1. For purposes of this act: "Electronic communications device" means any device that uses electronic signals to create, transmit, and receive information, including a computer, telephone, personal digital assistant, or other similar device. "Employer" means an employer or employer's agent, representative, or designee. The term "employer" does not include the Department of Corrections, State Parole Board, county corrections departments, or any State or local law enforcement agency. "Personal account" means an account, service or profile on a social networking website that is used by a current or prospective employee exclusively for personal communications unrelated to any business purposes of the employer. This definition shall not apply to any account, service or profile created, maintained, used or accessed by a current or prospective employee for business purposes of the employer or to engage in business related communications. "Social networking website" means an Internet-based service that allows individuals to construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the service, create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the system, and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within the system. L.2013, c.155, s.1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-1 Smoking, use of tobacco products shall not affect employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-2 Law, workplace policies not affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-3 Aggrieved person may institute civil action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-4 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-5 Definitions relative to disclosure of personal information for certain electronic communications devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-6 Prohibited actions by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-7 Waiver, limitation of protection prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-8 Retaliation, discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-9 Violations, penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-10 Construction of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-11 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-12 Findings, declarations relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-13 Definitions relative to certain employment rights of persons with criminal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 34:6B-14 Prohibited actions by employer during initial employment application process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T34_C6B_S6B-14.md)

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