body: As I understand it a resume is automatically considered the intellectual property of its author, and the author has a right to determine how it will be copied ie. distributed. Does this actually hold any practical significance?
  
  
  * Does this mean that when someone sends you their resume, it is unlawful to pass it on to others unless the author gives permission?
  * Can you get sued if the resume finds its way to someone the author did not intend to see it, and the author suffers some harm as a result?
  * Is distributing a resume in the context of professional networking considered as implicit consent to allow sharing with anyone under the US legal system?
  
  
  
title: Does copyright on a resume prevent you from sharing it?