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Is it legal for someone to take your email address and sign you up on an internet site without your permission?
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Answered on May 03, 2012
Similar to what Kevin and Barry have stated, it is impractical to pursue. Though, the act itself is a form of identity theft. If done with...
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Can another person post my email address and IP address without permission on Facebook?
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Answered on May 03, 2012
This is a common practice among aggressive blogger/hacker types. It is not illegal for them to post your email or IP address. You provided it to...
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Federal Internet Law: Who has the duty to report child pornography to NCMEC in this situation?
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Answered on May 03, 2012
Anyone that comes into contact with child pornography should be reporting it.
With regard to your question of 'who is the ISP?" that is...
I found a sexually explicit video of myself on the internet. Whomever posted it did not have my consent.
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Answered on May 03, 2012
I agree with the prior answers. However, in answering your last question, you will likely NOT have recourse against the website if they are simply...
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Hosting an online review site. Communications Decency Act concerns and threatening litigation.
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Answered on May 03, 2012
There is nothing illegal about hosting a complaint board. The Federal government enacted a provision commonly referred to as Section 230(c) that...
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I was wondering if it is legal for me to start a website to aid in reporting scammer 800 numbers.
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Answered on May 03, 2012
The short answer is...you can do whatever you want. The more important question is 'should' you do this? That answer is 'it depends'. I'll...
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Is posting a picture on a forum using FB link copyright infringement?
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Answered on May 03, 2012
There is a difference between linking a photo and copying it and republishing it. Linking to it is not a problem. If you copied it and...
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I am being harrassed online how can I solve this?
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Answered on April 13, 2012
It sounds like you are being the victim here. Often folks on the Internet act irrationally. There are many false statements made. In your...
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Is this possible? Need first amendment lawyer
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Answered on April 13, 2012
Yes, you must obey the order or your risk contempt of court, which would allow for jail time. You can post true comments on the Internet and...
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My email was hacked and now my personal information is posted on the internet. What should I do?
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Answered on April 13, 2012
As has been stated, make sure your passwords and changed often. If you know the person who did this, there is legal action that can be taken. ...
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