Discreet Investigation Service

Laws For Accessing Phones/Computers in CT

9/4/2019

               Phones are an area of confusion and people often confuse the idea of “ownership.” Just because the phone is on your account, in your name or because you pay the bill it doesn't give you access to the calls, texts or actual conversations on that phone. Although the evidence may be helpful it is not legal and could get you into serious trouble.

               Finally, a computer someone uses for entertainment, email, social media, etc. is not fair game. The computer is considered the vessel the person is using to get into private accounts and the fact it is on your computer doesn't make it public information. The computer is no different than a phone and any program or monitoring of said computer is not legal. This strictly applies to computers in your marital and or shared residence and applies to non-married couples and roommates.