Is it legal for a person’s physical address to be posted online without consent?

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Is it legal for a person’s physical address to be posted online without consent?

The information was gathered from the public record but we have a P.O. Box for mail and whatnot for a reason. So far I have asked the website to take down the information, and since it is a wiki, I tried to alter the information myself but the changes I posted have not been applied. The owners/moderators of the website have not taken down the information or responded to me in any way.

Asked on April 27, 2013 under Business Law, California

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Yes, it is perfectly legal, even if inconsiderate. As you note, the information is from a public record; data from public records may be published or posted at will. The website does not have to take your preferences or wishes into account, but may post this public information.


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