Should I talk to a lawyer about a wireless company employee accessing my account without permission?
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Should I talk to a lawyer about a wireless company employee accessing my account without permission?
I recently discovered that an employee of a wirelss company has been accessing my wireless account with my knowledge or permission. Various changes were made to the account along with some snooping through phone records.I filed a complaint on the employee but haven’t heard anything otherwise and was told someone would be in contact, which hasn’t happened yet.This is a huge concern for me because of the private info on my account (SSN, etc). I don’t think they are taking my complaint seriously and don’t know if this is something I should take to an attorney.
Asked on August 24, 2012 under General Practice, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are concerned about your privacy and private information and are not satisfied by what the company has done, then yes, you should retain an attorney. The lawyer can potentially seek a court order requiring changes in how your account is managed and accessed; could seek a settlement or order requiring the provider to pay for identify theft protection or monitoring services for you; and if you suffer any loss or damage, could seek compensation for it.
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