Online Contacting Legalities Kentucky

Summary

In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up publicly available contact information online. However, contacting someone without their permission can lead to harassment charges if the communication is unwanted, involves obscene language, threats, or causes fear. Understanding the specifics of harassment laws in Kentucky is crucial to avoid legal issues.

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Thank you for providing your location. In Kentucky, it is generally legal to look up someone's contact information online if it is publicly available. However, using that information to contact them could potentially lead to harassment charges depending on how you use it.
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Really if I look up that info without permission and immediately contact them?
In Kentucky, looking up publicly available information and contacting someone isn't illegal by itself. However, the manner of contact matters. Harassment laws in Kentucky include:
- Repeated or unwanted communication can lead to harassment charges.
- Using obscene language or threats is illegal.
- Stalking involves repeated following or communication causing fear.
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Without permission is that illegal?
In Kentucky, looking up someone's publicly available contact information is generally not illegal. However, contacting them without permission can be problematic if it constitutes harassment. Harassment involves repeated or unwanted communication, obscene language, threats, or causing fear.
Would you like more information on the specifics of harassment laws in Kentucky?