Legal Question in Technology Law in Washington

Is it legal for an employer to hack into private email accounts of employees, & former employees? If so, can there be some kind of compensation?


Asked on 7/29/11, 5:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

The quick answer is that this appears to describe a violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. There are criminal and civil liability (and attorney's fees) provisions.

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Answered on 7/29/11, 5:58 pm


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