I decided to take a slight break from my Construction 101 series to discuss this very relevant, common sense-like, issue which I am sure most people do not consider as they use the internet to connect with friends and family on a daily basis. From a recent ABAJournal Law News Now article published earlier today by Martha Neil, a recent New York case highlights the issue of whether your texts/emails/internet posts on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. may be accessed, even when such sites have privacy settings that limit who sees what.
The case dealt with a discovery challenge by the defendant to obtain material blocked by privacy settings after certain public settings showed inconsistent evidence into plaintiff's slip-and-fall injuries/damages claims.
In other words, be wary of what you post, and not just because you may be involved in a lawsuit. Employers, potential employers, insurance companies, clients ... anyone who has access to a computer can search for your name and eventually come up with information about you. Make sure that what you post is what you'd share with your employer, etc.
Have A Great Day!
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