Re: Using name at work

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On 4/11/07, Stacey wrote:
> I quit my job on March 20th of this year, couldn't take
> the pressure anymore! My boss there continues to use my
> name when contacting their clients (by phone & email). I
> sent her an email and asked her to please take my name out
> of the system I no longer work there so I do not see the
> need to keep my name in the system. She never responded to
> my email, but she did change the password to system so she
> thinks I can no longer get into it. What she doesn't know
> is that I can! I have printed out a lot of stuff I
> supposedly have done, even though I'm no longer there, is
> this legal? Or is this theft of MY identity? Thank you

The method by which you have obtained this info is likely
illegal if you are accessing a database without
authorization.

On the otherhand, you should keep track of all documentation
wherein you put your fomer employer on notice re the use of
your name. Presumably it is for a commercial purpose which
would make it missappropriation - a form of invasion of
privacy. It is actionable but your hands arent clean. A
lawsuit from you would likely lead to a countersuit.

Proceed cautiously.