Legal Question in Technology Law in Connecticut
Unauthorized Online Account Access
A friend of mine is having problems
with another person, who
threatened to go into all of her
online accounts and change the
email/passwords on them to
completely cut her off from them. Is
this sort of thing illegal, and is there
any legal recourse she could take if
he did do this?
Asked on 7/03/09, 11:50 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Anderson
Anderson Business Law LLC
Re: Unauthorized Online Account Access
Yes, it is illegal.
Usually, a Cease and Desist letter is issued from an Attorney.
If the person continues, legal recourse can be taken in the form of an injunction issued by a court.
Answered on 7/04/09, 7:47 am
Linda Subbloie
Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.
Re: Unauthorized Online Account Access
In CT it could be considered a crime. He could be arrested and prosecuted.
Answered on 7/04/09, 8:08 am
Sarah Grosse
Sarah Grosse, Esquire
Re: Unauthorized Online Account Access
It's a federal crime under 18 USC 2701.
Answered on 7/04/09, 9:15 am