Civil Rights Legal Questions and Answers
Is It Illegal For Someone To Have Another's Mail Forwarded To Their Address Without Consent
My wife and I are separated. She had my mail forwarded to her address without my consent after we separated. Can I press charges? If so, what penalties does she face in NC?
11/25/2008 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: North Carolina | #14722An agency had used my name and picture without my approval to promote a trip to another city, is this legal??
An agency had used my name and picture without my approval to promote a trip to another city, is this legal??
08/29/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Georgia | #8281At what point should a doctor provide a patient with the HIPAA Act?
At what point during the course of treatment of a new patient should notice of use and disclosure of health information, required under HIPAA, be given and why?
08/14/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Florida | #7925Is it legal for our neighbor to have a video camera pointed at our property, which covers the bedroom window and backyard?
Is it legal for our neighbor to have a video camera pointed at our property, which covers the bedroom window and backyard?
07/25/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Colorado | #7482Can somebody legally take pictures of another person during sexual activity without consent?
Can somebody legally film or take pictures of another person during sexual activity without that persons consent, and bring it into a court case, or trial in the state of Florida? Can a minor be placed on a lease for an apartment in the state of Ohio?
04/26/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Florida | #3328Is it legal for another employee to open mail that is addressed to a certain employee?
If a person receives mail or a package at a work address, but it is clearly marked with the person's name, is it illegal for another staff person to open it?
04/25/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: North Dakota | #3319What is the law regarding a neighbor having video cameras pointed at the door of a persons home?
What is the law concerning a neighbor having survelience cameras pointed at the door of a persons home and all of the doorways of the apartment, shop and shed on the same property?
04/12/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Arkansas | #3047Is there a law that restricts a club from distributing the information it collects about you?
Are there any laws that restrict a club from distributing the information it collects about you to other business?
04/11/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: New Jersey | #2933Is it legal for Wal-Mart to search your bags after you have paid?
Wal-Mart has a practice of searching your bags "after" you have paid for them. Is this practice legal? Also, does a security officer employed by Wal-Mart have the ability to detain a person by "blocking" a car to prevent a person from leaving the area after they have checked the person’s receipt and packages?
04/03/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Georgia | #2538What can happen to someone who publishes nude pictures without owner's consent?
What legal actions can you take against an individual who publishes personal nude pictures of someone without that person's knowledge?
04/01/2007 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Maryland | #2460