Legal Contact Information Use
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In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone using their personal contact information without permission. However, if the contact becomes persistent and unwelcome, it could be considered harassment or stalking. Posting someones personal contact information publicly without their consent can lead to legal consequences if it results in harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. These actions may be classified under invasion of privacy or harassment laws. If you have specific concerns, consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
I live in louisville ky
Hi ****! What specific legal issue are you facing? This will help me provide you with the right information.
Is it a crime to look up and contact someone without permission using their personal contact info?
Hi ****! In Kentucky, it's generally not a crime to look up and contact someone using their personal contact info, but it can become illegal if it turns into harassment or stalking.
- Harassment: Repeated unwanted contact that causes distress.
- Stalking: Pattern of behavior causing fear for safety.
Would you like more detailed information on these laws?
- Harassment: Repeated unwanted contact that causes distress.
- Stalking: Pattern of behavior causing fear for safety.
Would you like more detailed information on these laws?
But is it illegal to look up and contact someone without permission using their personal contact info?
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It's not illegal to look up and contact someone using their personal info in Kentucky. However, if the contact becomes frequent and unwelcome, it could be considered harassment or stalking.
Do you need more details on what constitutes harassment or stalking in Kentucky?
It's not illegal to look up and contact someone using their personal info in Kentucky. However, if the contact becomes frequent and unwelcome, it could be considered harassment or stalking.
Do you need more details on what constitutes harassment or stalking in Kentucky?
But without permission?
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Hi ****, it's not illegal to contact someone using their personal contact info without permission in Kentucky. However, if the contact becomes persistent and unwelcome, it could potentially be classified as harassment or stalking.
Would you like to know the specific definitions and examples of harassment or stalking under Kentucky law?
Hi ****, it's not illegal to contact someone using their personal contact info without permission in Kentucky. However, if the contact becomes persistent and unwelcome, it could potentially be classified as harassment or stalking.
Would you like to know the specific definitions and examples of harassment or stalking under Kentucky law?
But what about after looking it up?
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Hi ****, simply looking up someone's personal contact information without permission is not illegal in Kentucky. However, using that information to repeatedly contact someone against their wishes could potentially lead to harassment or stalking charges. Do you have specific concerns about how you might use the information?
Hi ****, simply looking up someone's personal contact information without permission is not illegal in Kentucky. However, using that information to repeatedly contact someone against their wishes could potentially lead to harassment or stalking charges. Do you have specific concerns about how you might use the information?
So not illegal unless if used for theft, exposure or bullying?
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Hi ****! You've got it right. In Kentucky, simply looking up someone's contact information is not illegal. However, using it for theft, exposure, or bullying can lead to legal consequences. Would you like to know more about the specific laws related to these actions?
Hi ****! You've got it right. In Kentucky, simply looking up someone's contact information is not illegal. However, using it for theft, exposure, or bullying can lead to legal consequences. Would you like to know more about the specific laws related to these actions?
So it's legal to look up someone's personal contact info online and immediately contact them without permission?
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Hi ****! Yes, in Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up someone's personal contact info online and contact them without permission. However, if the contact turns into harassment or stalking, it can become illegal. If you have further questions on this topic or need clarification on what constitutes harassment or stalking, feel free to ask!
Hi ****! Yes, in Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up someone's personal contact info online and contact them without permission. However, if the contact turns into harassment or stalking, it can become illegal. If you have further questions on this topic or need clarification on what constitutes harassment or stalking, feel free to ask!
So is that completely legal unless if used for theft, exposure or bullying?
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Yes, ****, it's generally legal in Kentucky to look up and contact someone using their personal information unless it involves theft, exposure, or bullying. These actions can lead to legal issues such as harassment or stalking.
Do you have any other specific concerns or need more detailed information on these topics?
Yes, ****, it's generally legal in Kentucky to look up and contact someone using their personal information unless it involves theft, exposure, or bullying. These actions can lead to legal issues such as harassment or stalking.
Do you have any other specific concerns or need more detailed information on these topics?
Even without permission?
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Hi ****! Yes, even without permission, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone in Kentucky using their personal contact information. However, if your actions cause distress or fear, it could be considered harassment or stalking. Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
Hi ****! Yes, even without permission, it is generally legal to look up and contact someone in Kentucky using their personal contact information. However, if your actions cause distress or fear, it could be considered harassment or stalking. Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
So it's only illegal to steal, expose or use to bully?
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Hi ****! Yes, in Kentucky, simply looking up and contacting someone without permission is generally legal. However, using that information to steal, expose, or bully someone can lead to legal issues like harassment or stalking.
Are you concerned about a specific situation where this might apply?
Hi ****! Yes, in Kentucky, simply looking up and contacting someone without permission is generally legal. However, using that information to steal, expose, or bully someone can lead to legal issues like harassment or stalking.
Are you concerned about a specific situation where this might apply?
Is exposing someone's personal contact info to the world without permission inherently illegal?
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Hi ****! In Kentucky, exposing someone's personal contact information to the world without their permission can be considered a violation of privacy and may lead to legal consequences, especially if it causes harm or distress. This could potentially be classified as an invasion of privacy or harassment.
Do you have a specific situation or details you'd like to share to better understand your concern?
Hi ****! In Kentucky, exposing someone's personal contact information to the world without their permission can be considered a violation of privacy and may lead to legal consequences, especially if it causes harm or distress. This could potentially be classified as an invasion of privacy or harassment.
Do you have a specific situation or details you'd like to share to better understand your concern?
Is doxxing illegal?
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Hi ****! Doxxing, which involves publishing someone's personal contact information without their permission, can be illegal in Kentucky if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. Specific laws related to harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy may apply.
Do you need more information on the legal definitions and consequences of these actions in Kentucky?
Hi ****! Doxxing, which involves publishing someone's personal contact information without their permission, can be illegal in Kentucky if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. Specific laws related to harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy may apply.
Do you need more information on the legal definitions and consequences of these actions in Kentucky?
So it'd be illegal to post it on public chat without permission after obtaining it from personal contact info sites which were publicly available?
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Hi ****! Yes, posting someone's personal contact information on a public chat without their permission, even if obtained from publicly available sites, can be considered illegal in Kentucky if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. This would likely fall under invasion of privacy laws.
Do you have a specific situation or example that you are concerned about?
Hi ****! Yes, posting someone's personal contact information on a public chat without their permission, even if obtained from publicly available sites, can be considered illegal in Kentucky if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. This would likely fall under invasion of privacy laws.
Do you have a specific situation or example that you are concerned about?
Is that inherently illegal?
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Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information on a public platform without their permission can be illegal if it causes harm, harassment, or distress. This may be considered an invasion of privacy or harassment.
Do you have a specific scenario you're worried about?
Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information on a public platform without their permission can be illegal if it causes harm, harassment, or distress. This may be considered an invasion of privacy or harassment.
Do you have a specific scenario you're worried about?
You sure it's not always a crime?
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Hi ****! It's generally not always a crime to post someone's personal contact information without permission, but it can become illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress.
Are you dealing with a specific situation where you posted or plan to post someone's personal information?
Hi ****! It's generally not always a crime to post someone's personal contact information without permission, but it can become illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress.
Are you dealing with a specific situation where you posted or plan to post someone's personal information?
But what about posting it on public chat without consent?
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Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information on a public chat without their consent can be considered illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. This could be classified under invasion of privacy or harassment laws in Kentucky.
Do you have a specific scenario or situation you're dealing with that concerns you?
Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information on a public chat without their consent can be considered illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. This could be classified under invasion of privacy or harassment laws in Kentucky.
Do you have a specific scenario or situation you're dealing with that concerns you?
Is that definitely illegal?
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Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information on a public platform without their consent is not inherently illegal, but it can become illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information on a public platform without their consent is not inherently illegal, but it can become illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
You sure?
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Yes, ****, I'm sure. Posting someone's personal contact information without their consent can become illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. Do you have a specific scenario or situation you're worried about that you would like to discuss further?
Yes, ****, I'm sure. Posting someone's personal contact information without their consent can become illegal if it leads to harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. Do you have a specific scenario or situation you're worried about that you would like to discuss further?
I thought it was illegal?
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Hi ****! It's understandable to be confused. The legality can depend on the context and consequences of posting the information. If it causes harm, harassment, or distress, it could lead to legal issues.
Is there a specific situation or example you have in mind that you want to discuss?
Hi ****! It's understandable to be confused. The legality can depend on the context and consequences of posting the information. If it causes harm, harassment, or distress, it could lead to legal issues.
Is there a specific situation or example you have in mind that you want to discuss?
Is it illegal to expose someone's personal contact info to the whole wide world without consent?
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Hi ****! Exposing someone's personal contact information to the public without their consent can lead to legal consequences if it results in harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. It's important to consider the potential impact on the individual.
Do you have a specific scenario in mind that you’re concerned about? This can help provide more tailored information.
Hi ****! Exposing someone's personal contact information to the public without their consent can lead to legal consequences if it results in harassment, stalking, or causes harm or distress. It's important to consider the potential impact on the individual.
Do you have a specific scenario in mind that you’re concerned about? This can help provide more tailored information.
Is that illegal?
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Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information publicly can become illegal if it causes harm, harassment, or distress. This is because it could be classified as an invasion of privacy or harassment.
Do you have any other questions or need more details about a specific scenario?
Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information publicly can become illegal if it causes harm, harassment, or distress. This is because it could be classified as an invasion of privacy or harassment.
Do you have any other questions or need more details about a specific scenario?
I thought that'd definitely be illegal?
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Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information without their consent can indeed lead to legal issues if it causes harm, harassment, or distress. It might be classified under invasion of privacy or harassment laws. If you’re dealing with a specific scenario, sharing the details could help provide more tailored advice.
Hi ****! Posting someone's personal contact information without their consent can indeed lead to legal issues if it causes harm, harassment, or distress. It might be classified under invasion of privacy or harassment laws. If you’re dealing with a specific scenario, sharing the details could help provide more tailored advice.