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Anti-Doxxing & Reporting Hub

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+ Information about doxxing, relevant U.S. federal & state laws, how jurisdiction can apply across states, and step-by-step reporting and safety guidance. +

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What is doxxing?

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+ “Doxxing” generally means publishing or distributing another person’s private or identifying information without their consent — for example, home address, phone number, employer, or other personal details — frequently with malicious intent. Doxxing may be coupled with explicit calls to harass, intimidate, or threaten the identified person(s). Whether particular conduct is unlawful depends on many factors, including the content, the publisher’s intent, the method of obtaining the data, and the likely effect on the targets. +

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Relevant U.S. laws (summary)

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  • 18 U.S.C. §2261A — federal stalking / cyberstalking statute Statute
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  • Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. §2721) — limits use/disclosure of DMV motor-vehicle records Statute
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  • Other federal laws can apply depending on threat content, interstate threats, extortion, or unlawful access to computers.
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State examples & models

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  • California — Penal Code §653.2 Text
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  • Virginia — criminalizes publishing identifying information with intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass Text
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  • Texas — reaches unlawful disclosures of residence address/phone number and related harassment conduct Overview
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This is a high-level overview. Laws differ by state and the facts matter. See the resources section below for primary sources and reporting portals.

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When & how to report

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Immediate danger: If you or someone else is in imminent danger or there are explicit threats of violence, call 911 immediately and provide officers with screen captures and the URL.

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Non-immediate but serious threats: File a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov and contact your local FBI field office.

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Platform takedown: If the content is hosted on social media, use the platform’s abuse/report flow first.

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Hosting provider abuse: If content is on a standalone site, identify the hosting provider via WHOIS and send an abuse report (preserve evidence first).

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Civil remedies: For injunctions or damages claims, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

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Preserve evidence — practical steps

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  1. Take full-page screenshots including the URL and timestamp.
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  2. Save the page HTML and linked images/media.
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  3. Record the date/time, exact URL, and any usernames or identifiers shown.
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  4. Run a WHOIS lookup to identify the domain registrar and hosting provider; note their abuse contact.
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  5. Preserve related messages (emails, DMs) and call logs if harassment occurs by phone.
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Use Archive Services

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+ Before reporting or contacting a platform, preserve evidence by archiving the offending page. Submit the URL to archive.ph or the Wayback Machine. These services create an independent timestamped copy you can share with law enforcement or lawyers later. +

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How state law can reach an out-of-state website

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+ A state can assert jurisdiction over an out-of-state website operator when the operator’s actions were purposefully directed at that state’s residents or when the harmful effects are suffered in the state. Courts reference tests such as the Calder effects test and the Zippo sliding-scale approach. Whether jurisdiction exists is fact-specific — consult a litigator for complex cases. +

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Key resources & statutes

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This page provides information only and is not legal advice. For case-specific legal guidance, consult a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction.

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