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quincy

Senior Member
He says she "broke into" the computer ... but even if she at one time was allowed access, she appears to have exceeded authorization this time.

I see no lawsuit available (unless there was damage to the computer) but it could be considered criminal (although not a crime that is likely to be pursued even if reported).
 


Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
He says she "broke into" the computer ... but even if she at one time was allowed access, she appears to have exceeded authorization this time.
Yes, but she would have had to have known that she was exceeding authorization in order to commit a crime. If she had prior authorized access, she could easily claim (feign) ignorance based upon being allowed to use the tablet in the past. (I am just trying to show how difficult it would be to actually have her charged, must less convicted, of any crime.)

IMO, the OP got exactly what he deserved and is lucky that the only repercussions were a texted picture and a breakup.
 

quincy

Senior Member
Yes, but she would have had to have known that she was exceeding authorization in order to commit a crime. If she had prior authorized access, she could easily claim (feign) ignorance based upon being allowed to use the tablet in the past. (I am just trying to show how difficult it would be to actually have her charged, must less convicted, of any crime.)

IMO, the OP got exactly what he deserved and is lucky that the only repercussions were a texted picture and a breakup.
I agree that it would be difficult to support any charge.

Having an ex-girlfriend watch the cat probably was not the smartest decision ever.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
I agree that it would be difficult to support any charge.

Having an ex-girlfriend watch the cat probably was not the smartest decision ever.
Even worse - a current (at the time) girlfriend, as the OP did ;)
 

not2cleverRed

Obvious Observer
Does anyone give straight answers here?
You've been given straight answers.

Lawsuits are about money. In order to be awarded money in a lawsuit, you have to be able to present information that you were somehow damaged, and the monetary amount is based on what those damages are.

You have not been financially damaged: she did not damage your property or your physical body, and she did not steal money. You have not indicated that you have suffered any losses related to this, other than the relationship.

Yes, as a single person, you can date who you want, but only on the condition that the other party agrees to the terms.

Apparently this woman was of the opinion that there should be some level of exclusivity in your relationship. Whether or not that was a reasonable expectation is beyond the point; her feelings were hurt, she felt betrayed, she showed you why she felt betrayed. If she left it at that, fine - from what you have posted, it seems that she made her point, and parted ways. You have no case.

You have not indicated that she did anything beyond being nosy and becoming unhappy at what she found.

Let me put it this way: she didn't go trash your home, slash your tires, spray paint the neighborhood with "Chris N. is a stinking cheater", tell your employer that you've been embezzling and having an affair with the boss's spouse, rehome your cat, etc. (<-- That would be something you'd have a legal reason to complain about.)
 
Does anyone give straight answers here?
Here's a straight answer.
You had pictures of a former girlfriend on your computer and then left your computer unattended at your house when you asked your present girlfriend to put the cat out. o_O
Why are you surprised that she couldn't resist the temptation to look?
As a side note, what sort of pictures were they?
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
Here's a straight answer.
You had pictures of a former girlfriend on your computer and then left your computer unattended at your house when you asked your present girlfriend to put the cat out. o_O
Why are you surprised that she couldn't resist the temptation to look?
As a side note, what sort of pictures were they?
No, the OP had pictures of one girlfriend and asked a different girlfriend to put the cat out...
 

Eekamouse

Senior Member
Breaking into your computer and finding out you're a cheater is not actionable except you could break up with her. But you can't because she apparently dumped you. Finding out you're a cheater and then getting all Carrie Underwood on your butt, that would have given you cause for a lawsuit. But she didn't. She just dumped you like you deserved to be.
 

quincy

Senior Member
Breaking into your computer and finding out you're a cheater is not actionable except you could break up with her. But you can't because she apparently dumped you. Finding out you're a cheater and then getting all Carrie Underwood on your butt, that would have given you cause for a lawsuit. But she didn't. She just dumped you like you deserved to be.
For clarification, breaking into a computer can be actionable. As described here, it doesn't appear to be worth reporting any illegal access, though.
 

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