Looking Up Contact Information

Summary

In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up someones contact information online. However, using that information for theft, exposure, or bullying is illegal. Persistent, unwanted contact can be considered harassment. Always ensure your actions are ethical and respectful to others.

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James
Hi James! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I live in louisville ky
Hi 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?
Hi James,
In Kentucky, it is generally not illegal to look up someone's contact information online. However, repeatedly contacting someone without their consent could potentially be considered harassment under Kentucky law.
- Conduct that causes alarm, annoyance, or harassment to another person may be illegal.
- Persistent, unwanted communication can lead to charges of harassment.
If you need further details, please let me know!
Is it usually a crime to contact without permission?
Hi James,
In Kentucky, contacting someone without their permission is not usually a crime. However, if the contact is persistent and unwanted, it could be considered harassment.
- Harassment involves conduct that causes alarm, annoyance, or harassment to another person.
- Persistent, unwanted communication may lead to harassment charges.
If you need more details or have another question, feel free to ask!
So it's usually legal to look up someone's personal contact info online without permission and immediately contact them but it's unethical & it'd be a crime if I used it for theft, exposure or even bullying?
Hi James,
Yes, it is generally legal to look up someone's contact info online in Kentucky. However:
- Using that information for theft, exposure, or bullying is illegal.
- Persistent, unwanted contact can be considered harassment.
- Always ensure your actions are ethical and respectful to others.
If you need further clarification or have additional questions, feel free to ask!