Privacy Violation By Business

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Disclosing personal billing information to a non-billing employee to leverage payment may violate privacy laws in Maine. Consult a legal professional for tailored advice.

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a plumbing business released personal billing information about my payment status to a friend of mine that works at that company and is not involved with billing - they did this to leverage me to make a payment - it that legal
Hello Frank, this situation could potentially fall under a breach of privacy laws. In Maine, the laws such as "Invasion of Privacy" (Title *-A, ยง*) and the "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act" may apply. However, it's essential to consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your specific situation.