Legal Question in Technology Law in Massachusetts
Stolen email password
someone has logged onto my email using my pasword. Is this against the law?
Asked on 4/18/07, 10:22 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith
tom's
Re: Stolen email password
It is illegal unless you gave them your password and didn't revoke permission to use it.
Answered on 4/18/07, 12:38 pm
David Anderson
Anderson Business Law LLC
Re: Stolen email password
Yes it violates both State AND Federal law, plus you may have a Civil lawsuit for Invasion of Privacy.
I practice Internet law.
Answered on 4/18/07, 12:55 pm