Q: a hacked cell phone without permission
my boyfriends child’s mother got access to his cellphone by mirroring it to hers somehow via the sons cell phone i bought him and pay for. she has hundreds of screenshots of personal messages between my fiancé and i and also emails without permission and sends them to others without our permission
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Under California law, accessing someone's cell phone or personal information without permission is illegal. This includes mirroring a phone to another device to view personal messages and emails. The actions described can be considered a violation of California's privacy laws, specifically the California Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code 630-638).
In your situation, it would be best to document all instances of this unauthorized access, including screenshots of the messages and emails that were intercepted. This documentation can be crucial if you decide to pursue legal action. Sharing private communications without consent can also be considered a violation of your privacy rights and may be addressed in both criminal and civil courts.
You may want to contact law enforcement to report this invasion of privacy. Additionally, seeking legal advice from an attorney who can provide guidance specific to your situation is advisable. Your rights to privacy and protection under the law are important and should be enforced to prevent further unauthorized access and sharing of your personal information.
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