# When is it ok to spy on someone?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 31, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-ok-to-spy-on-someone/659816 "2013-05-31T22:08:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 1, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-ok-to-spy-on-someone/659816/24 "2013-06-01T17:43:07Z")

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> [@What industries are "recession-proof"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-industries-are-recession-proof/83025/1):
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> There are different types of untrustworthy behavior. Isn’t being dishonest in the hopes of uncovering the truth somewhat better than being dishonest in order to continue doing something that you know is hurting your SO?

First of all, the better or worse thing is irrelevant. They’re both wrong.

Second, “uncovering the truth” is not dome unambiguous virtue, unless you’re in law enforcement or an investigative journalist. You don’t have the moral right yo do whatever it takes when you’re uncovering the truth merely in the context of s petty personal disagreement or relationship problems.

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> One more example. Lets say you’re dating someone who tells you he’s an attorney. Should you check the state’s attorney registry to see if he really is an attorney?

No.

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