Legal Question in Technology Law in New York

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If somebody gives you their password for AIM and you change their password is this illegal?


Asked on 12/19/07, 3:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn Liebert Delain & Liebert, PLLC

Re: computers

Though you might not do the other person much harm by changing their AIM password it is illegal under state and federal laws. You shouldn't do any such thing without the other person's knowledge or consent.

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Answered on 12/20/07, 9:51 am


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