Tony Morrison is the Vice President of Business Development at Cachinko . Find him on Talent Connection and connect with Cachinko on Facebook or Twitter

Could you imagine a job interview during which your interviewer asks you for your Facebook password? Well folks, it's happening and you should know what to do when it happens to you.

The reason why companies are doing this is to get better insight into who you really are. They will strategically ask you to look at Facebook with them — right there, on the spot. You would think there would be some type of HR regulation in place to prohibit this type of conduct during an interview, but currently there is not — although the state of Maryland is starting to take action in a case regarding the Facebook profiles of student athletes.

With that in mind, what about job applicants in all the other states? Maryland is the first to do anything about this (and it's currently concerned with student protections), so how long will it take for the job applicant process to be evaluated? Will asking for social networking account passwords be prohibited? The answer is, “There is no answer.” But you do not have to give the information as a condition of employment.

Let’s go over some things you can do to protect yourself on a job interview. Don't forget: You have the right to a personal life and your privacy!

1. Put it Eloquently

If you are asked for your password, here are some things you can say, in an eloquent and respectful manner, to show you will stand your ground: