Legal Contact Information Guidelines

Summary

In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone using publicly available information. However, using this information for harassment, stalking, or threats can lead to legal consequences. Repeated unwanted contact may be considered harassment. Always ensure your actions comply with privacy laws to avoid potential legal issues.

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Is it illegal to look up someone's personal contact info online and immediately contact them?
Hi there! To better assist you, could you please clarify if the person you're referring to is in Kentucky? This will help me provide you with the most relevant legal information.
Yes I live in ky
Thank you for the information. In Kentucky:
- It is generally not illegal to look up someone's contact information online if it is publicly available.
- However, using that information to harass, stalk, or threaten someone could be illegal and subject to criminal charges.
Is there a specific concern or situation you are dealing with?
Is it illegal to contact someone without permission?
In Kentucky:
- Contacting someone without permission is not inherently illegal.
- If the contact involves harassment, stalking, or threats, it could lead to legal consequences.
- Repeated unwanted contact may be considered harassment.
Is there a specific concern or situation you're dealing with?
So it's generally legal to look up someone's personal contact info online without permission and immediately contact them?
In Kentucky:
- It is generally legal to look up someone's contact information if it is publicly available.
- Contacting someone without permission is not illegal.
- However, harassment, stalking, or threats can lead to legal consequences.
Is there a specific concern or situation you are dealing with?
So it's only illegal if I use it for theft exposure or bullying?
In Kentucky:
- It is generally legal to look up and contact someone if their information is publicly available.
- It becomes illegal if the contact involves harassment, stalking, threats, or other harmful behaviors.
Is there a specific situation or concern you need more information about?