2007-05-27 17:27:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ok. Like, if someone had my password (someone I know) and was secretely checking my email behind my back, is that illegal? I should have been more specific earlier
2007-05-27 17:36:29 · update #1
You know how it's like a federal offense to open someone's mail? Is email just as much of a crime?
2007-05-27 17:40:11 · update #2
It depends on where you are.
Where I come from it is illegal at work unless the employee is given warning that it may be done.
2007-05-27 17:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing it without express consent of the registered mailbox recipient, you are committing a misdemeanour offence of invasion of privacy, but if you use any information obtained and it causes damages you could be sued or even go to Jail.
2007-05-27 17:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok but see it is were you gave that person that info to get into your email stuff so it would be no illigle matter, but you might take it to a lawer and ask for advice about it.Other wise i don't know what to tell you on that one....
2007-05-27 17:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by coldjack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if it is illegal but it is morally wrong. Have you ever considered changing your password and not giving it to anyone?
2007-05-28 07:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is illegal. It is like one enter another ones house without permission.
2007-05-27 17:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by Amal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At home, it's not illegal. At work, it's against company rules
2007-05-27 17:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by ToYou,Too! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends of whos email do you check)
2007-05-27 17:34:48 · answer #7 · answered by Virtuall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not illegal unless u use a hacking method. it is just rude
2007-05-27 17:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by mcrfan198 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invasion of privacy.
You can check your own, though =)
2007-05-27 17:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, invasion of privacy.
2007-05-27 17:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by Finy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋