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Expert: - 8/24/2008


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While I wasn't at work my employer had the company's IT guy go through my computer to see what I've been doing. I suppose he was suspicious of me sending information through my email, leads and such to myself. He succesfully got into my PERSONAL email and read my emails. According to Florida Statute 815.06 that's a third degree felony; however, if I did send some information through my personal email that would prove his case does that make me guilty of a crime or him?!

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Hi Sarah,

FSS 815.06 as you say has to do with unauthorized access to computer systems (including e-mail accounts.) You employer and the IT guy are the ones that are in trouble. You need to file a police report to document the incident.

If you "stole" company information and sent it out through your personal e-mail, you may have issues with that also.

I need more information as to what happened and in what order so I can make a better call on what really happened and the real chances of anything being done about it.

Be well...  

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