Ip Address Privacy Concerns

Summary

Rebooting your modem may change your IP address, but its not guaranteed. Different ISPs have different policies. With Xfinity/Comcast, resetting your modem doesnt necessarily change your IP address due to their DHCP lease time. Publicly displaying your IP without consent could potentially be a violation of privacy laws. Your IP address may have changed in the past few months, especially if youve restarted your modem several times. Fandoms actions are governed by their own policies and applicable laws. If your IP was exposed without consent, it might constitute a privacy violation. Regularly update your security software and monitor your network for any suspicious activity. Consult a privacy attorney for legal advice.

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I’m legally worried about my IP address leaked on Fandom publicly which they apparently allow. Does unplugging my wifi modem and plugging it back in change my IP address?
Hello Sean, I understand your concern. Rebooting your modem may change your IP address, but it's not guaranteed. Different Internet Service Providers have different policies. Check with your ISP for this information.
I use Xfinity/Comcast
Hello Sean,
With Xfinity/Comcast, resetting your modem doesn't necessarily change your IP address. It depends on their DHCP lease time. However, Comcast is known to have long lease times, so the change may not be immediate. It's advisable to contact them directly for assistance.
This happened months ago
Hello Sean, I understand your concern. While I can't provide specific legal advice, I can share some general information:
- IP addresses are classified as personal data under US law.
- Publicly displaying your IP without consent could potentially be a violation of privacy laws.
For legal guidance, consider seeking advice from a privacy lawyer.
I mean is it changed by now since a few months ago when it was leaked?
Hello Sean,
Your IP address may have changed in the past few months, especially if you've restarted your modem several times. However, it's best to check with your ISP, Comcast, directly to confirm. They can provide the most accurate information.
Why is Fandom letting this happen and am I endangered?
Hello Sean,
- Fandom's actions are governed by their own policies, terms of service, and applicable laws.
- If your IP was exposed without consent, it might constitute a privacy violation.
- The risk depends on what someone does with your IP.
- For potential legal recourse, consult a privacy attorney.
It’s used to identify anonymous users but I wasn’t aware of this until I edited stuff anonymously.
Hello Sean,
Understood. It seems like your IP address was used to identify your anonymous actions. Were you provided with any form of user agreement or terms of service where Fandom might have disclosed this information before you made your edits?
Probably but I didn’t read it first
Hello Sean,
- It's crucial to read terms of service before using a platform.
- They might have mentioned IP tracking for anonymous users.
- If you didn't agree knowingly, consult a lawyer for possible legal recourse.
So nothing bad will happen to my IP address?
Hello Sean,
- Although leakage of IP address is a concern, it doesn't necessarily lead to harm.
- However, it can potentially be misused for illegal activities.
- Regularly update your security software and monitor your network for any suspicious activity.
- For legal advice, consult a privacy attorney.