Abuse of E-mail

[andyjsav]

Please could someone advise me on the following:
I left my previous job nearly a year ago, however they have not closed down my old email since I left despite requests, now I've discovered that emails have been sent under my name from that account, this is rather worrying especially as I'm still in the same type of work(NHS). Do I have any comeback on this at all?
Thanks - Andy

 

[viol8ion]

I would file an official complaint with your states labor board, and write a letter to the state Attorney General stating that your previous employer is allowing someone to assume your identity in email correspondance.

It might be worth spending $50 to have a local lawyer fire off a letter to cease and desist.



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[Zilantyas]

Do you have evidence that this is taking place?
Have you seen an email from the account (with your name)?
Or
Is this all he say/she say?
Are they using it publically or internally?

You only have a case if you can prove it. And sometimes it's hard to prove, especially with a larger company. And if the email address is not your exact name then mayber things can't be done, because you do not own the email name nor is that email associated with you once you are terminated or leave. There can be a strong possibilty that your email address (if your name) can be the same name as someone else that work at the company or started working at the company, especially if this is a large company or if you have a common name.
If you are receiving feedback or negativity because of the use of the email account then I would try the lawyer as suggested by viol8ion.

Good luck!

Zilantyas Technology
Professional Information Technology Solutions

http://www.zilantyas.com

 

[bluedragon2]

Zilantyas is correct. I am sure the company owns the domain and there are not any laws that would make them remove it. But, if they are using it to commit a fraud/libel or such, then you may have options under the law.

You may want to escalate the level of management with your requests to the company.



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