Legal Question in Technology Law in California
Use of people's names on personal website
are there any laws that forbid me to post someone's name on a personal website (such as aol or geocities)? I am not making sladerous comments - rather there is a postive comment about the person. Are there any laws against having their name - i am not providing any other information about the person... AND there could be hundreds of people by this same name....
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Use of people's names on personal website
There is no single answer to this question. It all depends upon the context in which you state a person's name. Every situation is different.
However, even a non-defamatory statement could have legal implications. For example, the Ninth Circuit recently found that listing the names and addresses of doctors who perform abortions can constitute a threat, and thus be unlawful.
You should contact an attorney to discuss the particulars of your language if you are at all concerned that there might be a problem.
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