Online Contacting Legality Kentucky

Summary

In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone without permission. However, if the contact involves theft, exposure, or bullying, it could lead to criminal charges such as harassment or cyberstalking. While it may be legal, it can be considered unethical. Understanding the boundaries of privacy and harassment laws is crucial.

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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 and contact them. However, if the contact is unwanted and persistent, it could be considered harassment.
- Harassment is a criminal offense.
- Cyberstalking laws may also apply if the contact is excessive or threatening.
Would you like more information on harassment laws in Kentucky?
Even without permission is that legal?
Hi James,
In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up someone's contact information online and contact them without permission. However, if the contact becomes unwelcome or persistent, it could be considered harassment or cyberstalking, which are criminal offenses.
Would you like more detailed information on harassment and cyberstalking laws in Kentucky?
So not a crime unless if I use it for theft, exposure or bullying?
Hi James,
Correct. In Kentucky, simply looking up and contacting someone is generally not a crime. However, if your actions involve theft, exposure, or bullying, it could lead to criminal charges such as harassment or cyberstalking.
Would you like more detailed information on these specific offenses?
So it’s still legal to do that without permission?
Hi James,
In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone without their permission. However, if your actions involve theft, exposure, or bullying, it could lead to criminal charges such as harassment or cyberstalking.
Would you like more detailed information on these specific offenses?
So lemme get this straight it’s legal but unethical to look up someone’s personal contact info online without permission and immediately contact them but illegal unless if I use it for theft exposure or bullying?
Hi James,
Yes, you are correct. In Kentucky, it is generally legal but potentially unethical to look up someone's contact information and contact them without permission. However, if the contact is used for theft, exposure, or bullying, it could lead to criminal charges such as harassment or cyberstalking.
Would you like more detailed information on these specific offenses?