posting public record info on social media

[caernach]

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

Is it legal to post someone's personal information (aliases, address, phone number, etc) on social media such as Facebook if the information can be obtained through a background check (such as one can purchase online)? I would think that most if not all of that could be found out via a search of public records anyway, if someone really wanted.

 

[army judge]

Is it legal to post someone's personal information (aliases, address, phone number, etc) on social media such as Facebook if the information can be obtained through a background check (such as one can purchase online)? I would think that most if not all of that could be found out via a search of public records anyway, if someone really wanted.

Something is only illegal when a court declares it to be so, after a trial or a plea. Until a court has spoken, it's the same thing as running a STOP sign when no law enforcement officer is there to observe it. It didn't happen.

However, the alleged victim is free to express his or her concerns to Facebook administrators.

 

[ElleMD]

Doxing is largely legal, but that does not mean that should any harm come about as a result of your behavior, you are without liability.

 

[Betty3]

It's always best not to do it & risk causing yourself possible problems.