Legal Question in Technology Law in Connecticut

Unauthorized Online Account Access

A friend of mine is having problems

with another person, who

threatened to go into all of her

online accounts and change the

email/passwords on them to

completely cut her off from them. Is

this sort of thing illegal, and is there

any legal recourse she could take if

he did do this?


Asked on 7/03/09, 11:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Unauthorized Online Account Access

Yes, it is illegal.

Usually, a Cease and Desist letter is issued from an Attorney.

If the person continues, legal recourse can be taken in the form of an injunction issued by a court.

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Answered on 7/04/09, 7:47 am
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: Unauthorized Online Account Access

In CT it could be considered a crime. He could be arrested and prosecuted.

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Answered on 7/04/09, 8:08 am
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Re: Unauthorized Online Account Access

It's a federal crime under 18 USC 2701.

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Answered on 7/04/09, 9:15 am


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