Legal Question in Technology Law in Washington
Privacy question
I signed up for a website and when I set up my profile I selected that my information remain private and not be shared with anyone. One of the Administrators decided to annouce to the whole forum my place of employment. What are my rights?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Privacy question
I'd have to review the TOS and Privacy Policy, but it sounds like a clear invasion of privacy issue.
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Re: Privacy question
This is really a contracts question. The company's published privacy policy and other terms of service are what you would sue to enforce. The challenge here may be establishing the amount of damages (and an amount that would make it worth the trouble of doing much more than making a demand. I'd be available to talk by phone on Friday afternoon.