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Nirvana Corporation wants to "cyber-vet" their potential employees. What selection best describes the legality of what Nirvana wants to do?

Option 1: Legal under all circumstances.
Option 2: Legal only with candidate consent.
Option 3: Illegal under privacy laws.
Option 4: Legal if conducted discreetly.

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Final answer:

Nirvana Corporation's desire to "cyber-vet" potential employees depends on the laws and the candidate's consent.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nirvana Corporation wants to "cyber-vet" their potential employees by searching for information about them online. The legality of this practice depends on the circumstances and the laws in place. Option 2: Legal only with candidate consent, is the most accurate choice. In many jurisdictions, employers are legally allowed to search for publicly available information about candidates on social media platforms, as long as they have obtained the candidate's consent. However, there are also privacy laws that protect individuals from invasive cyber-vetting without their consent, making option 3: Illegal under privacy laws, applicable in some cases.

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