Doxing isn't always a standalone crime but becomes illegal when it crosses into existing laws like stalking,
harassment, threats, or identity theft; however, some states (like CA, IL, AL) are creating specific doxing laws, and it's a federal offense to dox government employees due to national security, often prosecuted under related offenses with potential jail time, fines, and civil penalties.
When Doxing Becomes Illegal
Intent to Harm: If done with intent to threaten, harass, intimidate, or incite violence, it can lead to prosecution for those specific crimes.
Stalking/Harassment: Sharing info to cause distress or fear falls under cyberstalking or harassment laws.
Identity Theft: Using personal info (like SSNs) for fraud is illegal.
Threats: If the shared info leads to threats of serious bodily harm, it's a crime.
Federal & State Laws
Federal Offense: Doxing government employees is a federal crime.
Evolving Laws: Some states, like California, Illinois, and Alabama, have specific anti-doxing statutes, allowing civil suits or criminal charges. Colorado also has laws targeting doxing with potential threats.
Why It's Tricky
Publicly Available Info: Doxing often uses information already online, making prosecution difficult unless intent to harm is proven.
First Amendment: Laws must be carefully crafted to avoid infringing on free speech, often requiring proof of harmful intent.
In Summary: While publishing public info isn't inherently illegal, doxing becomes criminal when it enables stalking, harassment, threats, or identity theft, with specific state and federal laws increasingly targeting it.
https://www.flatriallaw.com/blog/2021/10/what-is-doxing-and-how-can-it-get-you-in-trouble-with-the-law/ Committing a internet crime is subject to subpoenas, search warrants and all computer devices involved shall be confiscated as evidence for prosecution. Lawsuits also apply in punitive damages.
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