Re: Using name at work

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I agree with the prior comment. You technically could get in
trouble for accessing a database that you have no business of
accessing pursuant to privacy and perhaps even trade secret
laws. www.marzeclaw.com

On 4/12/07, RCW wrote:
> 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.

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