Is it illegal to create a fake facebook profile and spread personal information about someone?
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Is it illegal to create a fake facebook profile and spread personal information about someone?
Asked on May 14, 2015 under Criminal Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Well first, creating multiple facebook pages or pretending to be anohther on the site violtes its terms. More importantly, the US Justice department is reviewing a case that deals with the same issue. It violates a right to privacy of the person whose identity you are using and could also be seen as identity theft. It would not be a good idea.
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