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Originally Posted by Rochard
Is this really a violation of Federal law? Is there a Federal law in the US that says you cannot legally hand over such documents? I know the UK has such a law; In fact, the UK laws conflict with the US 2257 laws.
At the same time, if someone reported this to DirecNic, are they not legally obligated to report it? Perhaps we should consider ourselves lucky that DirectNic didn't just file a report with local law enforcement......
I admit it's an odd situation. I'm wondering why DirectNic is so concerned about this.
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Well, from my and my attorney's understandings, yes it is a clear violation...as you or only required to give access to the documents "to the Office of the United States Attorney General, or his designated representative, or as otherwise required by a governmental authority of competent jurisdiction pursuant to valid process."
By DirectNIC asking to physically see the documents they are impersonating those officials...and I believe impersonating a government official holds a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Now, we're not for certain that it's a "clear violation" to access the documents if you are not gov. officials, BUT by trying to force someone to give them access IS clearly impersonating a government official (as only government officials have the right to do so).