Online Contact Information Use

Summary

In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone using their personal information without permission. However, it becomes illegal if the actions involve harassment, stalking, theft, bullying, or doxxing. Harassment involves repeated unwanted contact causing distress, while stalking involves behavior causing fear. Doxxing refers to sharing private information to harm or harass. If you have concerns, consider seeking legal advice or consulting local laws for more specific guidance.

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James Nidhiry
Hello James! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please provide some details about your situation and your location?
I live in Louisville ky
Hello James! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Is it illegal to look up someone’s personal contact info online without permission and immediately contact them?
Hello James! In Kentucky, it is generally not illegal to look up someone's contact information online and contact them. However, it may become illegal if the contact is considered harassment or stalking.
- **Harassment**: Repeated unwanted contact that causes distress.
- **Stalking**: Repeated behavior causing fear.
Would you like more information on harassment or stalking laws in Kentucky?
Even without permission
Hello James! In Kentucky, it is not illegal to look up and use someone's contact information without their permission. However, if your actions cause distress or fear, it may be considered harassment or stalking.
Would you like more details on what constitutes harassment or stalking under Kentucky law?
So it’s not illegal unless if I use it for theft, exposure or bullying?
Hello James! In Kentucky, it is generally not illegal to look up and contact someone using their personal information without permission. However, it becomes illegal if:
- **Harassment**: Repeated unwanted contact causing distress.
- **Stalking**: Repeated behavior causing fear.
- **Theft**: Using information to commit theft.
- **Bullying**: Using information to bully.
Would you like more details on any specific laws?
What about exposing the personal contact info?
Hello James! In Kentucky, exposing someone's personal contact info without permission is generally not illegal. However, it can become illegal if:
- **Harassment**: Causes distress to the person.
- **Stalking**: Causes fear.
- **Doxxing**: Sharing private information to harm or harass.
Would you like more information on doxxing laws?