In a message dated 7/19/2006 6:58:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, James_Capobianco@emerson.edu writes: I believe from what I know of copyright law, it would be difficult to litigate and win such a claim. It would also be expensive and time consuming. I wonder if there isn't some kind of privacy law that the person is violating. In a copyright claim, the person could probably cite fair use, since most of what he's probably using is factual, and I assume he is not making money from the use. James- All that you state above is true. However, it IS copyright infringement in its purest form, and the hosting service is often quite willing to cooperate if it is brought to their attention. Or sometimes just a letter from an attorney can jog a person into action. Public data such as your name, address, birthdate, etc. are not copyrightable and they ARE considered to be public--unless, of course, someone is including your SS number or credit card info or bank account data. THAT would be private. Joan