Online Contacting Legal Guidelines

Summary

In Kentucky, it is generally not illegal to look up or contact someone using their personal information found online. However, actions such as harassment, stalking, threats, or doxxing can lead to legal consequences. Always respect privacy and legal boundaries to avoid potential issues.

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Yes it's in kentucky
Hello! In Kentucky, it is generally not illegal to look up someone's contact information online, but using that information to harass, stalk, or intimidate someone could lead to legal consequences.
- Always ensure that your actions do not violate harassment or stalking laws.
- Respect privacy and consent when contacting individuals.
If you need more specific guidance, please let me know!
Is it illegal to contact without permission after obtaining the personal contact info online?
In Kentucky, contacting someone without their permission after obtaining their contact information online is not inherently illegal. However, it can lead to legal issues if the contact involves:
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Threats or intimidation
Always ensure your actions respect privacy and legal boundaries.
So not illegal unless if I use it for bullying exposure or theft?
In Kentucky, contacting someone without their permission after obtaining their contact information online is not inherently illegal. However, if the contact involves:
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Threats or intimidation
- Bullying
- Theft
It can lead to legal consequences. Always ensure your actions respect privacy and legal boundaries.
Is it illegal to expose it?
In Kentucky, exposing someone's personal contact information online (known as doxxing) can lead to legal consequences if it results in:
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Threats or intimidation
- Bullying
Always ensure your actions respect privacy and legal boundaries. If you need more detailed guidance, let me know!