An Act prohibiting the malicious doxing of personal information
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill aims to make it illegal to intentionally seek out and publicly release someone’s private personal information with the intent to cause them harm or distress. The legislation seeks to protect individuals from the practice of ‘doxing,’ which can lead to harassment, stalking, and other negative consequences. It establishes a legal framework to address this growing concern and provide recourse for victims.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the malicious collection and dissemination of personal information.
- Defines ‘malicious doxing’ as the act of obtaining and publishing private information with harmful intent.
- Creates potential civil penalties for those found to be engaging in doxing.
- May include provisions for victims to seek legal remedies.
- Addresses the unauthorized access and release of sensitive personal data.
- Clarifies the scope of protected personal information.
- Establishes a process for reporting suspected doxing activity.
- Provides for the potential criminalization of doxing under certain circumstances.
Who is affected
- Individuals whose personal information is targeted by doxing.
- Online platforms and websites that may host doxing activity.
- Technology companies involved in data collection and storage.
- Law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating doxing cases.
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