2007-06-25 21:22:53 · 9 answers · asked by Angel 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Depends what country you are in and therefore what law. It's illegal in most countries.
In Australia it is "Unauthorised Access to Computer Data" under most state crimes acts. In the US it is illegal under federal law, in the UK it is illegal under privacy legislation....
2007-06-25 21:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Elomis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is unlawful to open someone else's e-mail account unless given permission by the person that the account belongs to, It is an invasion of your privacy, And it is a crime.
2007-06-26 04:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by MIND-ERASER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Unlawful' depends on the laws of each country as said before, but more than 'Unlawful' it's 'Unethical', and is invasion to privacy. So you'd better be stopping an alien invasion or something because if you get caught, you can get in real deep trouble.
2007-06-26 04:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Diego 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most countries, without their permission it's a criminal offence.
Specifically, in most COMPANIES you will get sacked for computer misuse if you get found out doing it without permission.
2007-06-26 04:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's an invasion of privacy.
2007-06-26 04:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes...of course.It's their privacy..and if its happen to you,will you allow it?
We have to respect others in order for them to respect us.. :)
2007-06-26 05:36:21 · answer #6 · answered by anne_yamakasi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
let me guess...... another whiney *** teen thats throwing a temper tantrum because mommy and daddy are checking her e-mail.
2007-06-26 04:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by bigdee_x 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes it is !! u might get in to trouble.
2007-06-26 04:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by neelsmagic 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it isnt very nice, and you could be sued, i think...
2007-06-26 04:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by tryagain277 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋