Summary
In Kentucky, it is legal to look up and contact someone using their personal information found online. However, persistent or unwanted contact can lead to harassment or stalking charges. Stealing personal information is considered identity theft and is illegal. Exposing personal information publicly can result in legal consequences if it causes harm or harassment. Using personal information to bully someone can also be considered a crime. Always consider ethical implications and respect privacy and consent.Full Conversation
I live in louisville ky
Hi ****, nice to meet you! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Is it illegal to look up someone's personal contact info online and immediately contact them without permission?
Hi ****, nice to meet you! Under Kentucky law, it is not illegal to look up someone's contact information online. However, contacting them can lead to potential harassment or stalking charges if the contact is unwanted or persistent.
- Harassment involves intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm (KRS *.*).
- Stalking involves intentional course of conduct directed at a specific person causing fear (KRS *.*).
Is there a specific nature of the contact that concerns you?
Is it illegal to contact them without permission though?
Hi ****, under Kentucky law, it's not illegal to contact someone without permission. However, if the contact becomes persistent or unwelcome, it could lead to harassment (KRS *.*) or stalking (KRS *.*) charges.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
So it's legal to look up someone's personal contact info online and immediately contact them without permission?
Hi ****,
Under Kentucky law, it is not illegal to look up someone's personal contact information online and contact them without permission. However, if the contact becomes persistent, unwanted, or causes alarm, it could lead to harassment (KRS *.*) or stalking (KRS *.*) charges.
Would you like more details on these laws?
So legal but unethical?
Hi ****,
Yes, it may be legal to look up someone's contact information and contact them without permission under Kentucky law, but it can be considered unethical, especially if the contact is unwanted or persistent. Ethical behavior often aims to respect privacy and consent, even if the action is not illegal.
Is there a specific scenario you need more guidance on?
So it's only a crime to steal it, expose it or even use to bully?
Hi ****,
Regarding your question, here are some key points under Kentucky law:
- **Stealing Personal Information:** Illegal and considered identity theft.
- **Exposing Personal Information:** May lead to charges if it results in harm or harassment.
- **Using Information to Bully:** Can be considered harassment (KRS *.*) or stalking (KRS *.*).
Is there a specific scenario you are concerned about?
So it's a crime to steal personal contact info?
Hi ****,
Yes, under Kentucky law, stealing personal contact information is considered identity theft and is illegal. Here are the key points:
- **Identity Theft:** Using someone else's personal information without permission (KRS *.*).
- **Harassment:** Persistent unwanted contact can lead to charges (KRS *.*).
Do you have a specific scenario you're concerned about?
Is it a crime to expose the personal contact info to the whole world?
Hi ****,
Under Kentucky law, exposing someone's personal contact information to the public can lead to legal consequences if it results in harm or harassment to the individual.
- **Harassment:** Persistent unwanted contact can lead to charges (KRS *.*).
- **Identity Theft:** Using someone else's personal information without permission (KRS *.*).
Is there a specific scenario you need more information on?
Is it a crime to use the personal info to bully?
Hi ****,
Yes, using someone's personal information to bully them can be considered a crime under Kentucky law. Here are the key points:
- **Harassment:** Intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm (KRS *.*).
- **Stalking:** Intentional course of conduct causing fear (KRS *.*).
Is there a specific incident you're concerned about?
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