The practice of asking for Facebook password is wrong
You should refuse to give it and in fact reconsider whether you should join such a company.
Facebook has, in the USA, already issued statements (in court, believe), that the practice is unacceptable and unfair labour practice. Further, they have stated that giving your Facebook password is an offence under the Facebook user terms (we all signed it when opening a fb account) as it allows someone to pretend to be you (mascarade). It is an offence under most country laws to use a fake name to engage in online activity (as distinct from a screen name / avatar). It can actually lead to criminal liability both for the user and the HR manager concerned under Information Technology act 2000
You should refuse to give it and in fact reconsider whether you should join such a company.
Facebook has, in the USA, already issued statements (in court, believe), that the practice is unacceptable and unfair labour practice. Further, they have stated that giving your Facebook password is an offence under the Facebook user terms (we all signed it when opening a fb account) as it allows someone to pretend to be you (mascarade). It is an offence under most country laws to use a fake name to engage in online activity (as distinct from a screen name / avatar). It can actually lead to criminal liability both for the user and the HR manager concerned under Information Technology act 2000