An Act relative to the malicious doxing of personal information
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the issue of malicious doxing, which involves the intentional and public disclosure of private personal information with the intent to cause harm. It aims to establish a framework to deter and potentially penalize individuals who engage in this practice, protecting individuals from harassment and intimidation. The bill seeks to clarify existing laws and potentially introduce new provisions related to the collection and dissemination of sensitive personal data.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘malicious doxing’ as the intentional and public disclosure of private personal information with the intent to cause harm.
- Establishes potential penalties for individuals engaging in malicious doxing.
- May require online platforms to implement measures to prevent the spread of doxing information.
- Could create a process for victims of doxing to seek redress.
- May include provisions related to data privacy and security.
- Addresses the dissemination of sensitive personal information.
- Potentially clarifies legal responsibilities for online platforms.
- May establish a reporting mechanism for doxing incidents.
Who is affected
- Individuals targeted by doxing
- Families and loved ones of individuals targeted by doxing
- Online platforms and internet service providers
- Law enforcement agencies
- The general public
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