4 points
I never understood doxxing laws. All the people do is compile publicly available data. How is it illegal in some places?
3 points
It’s because you’re gathering data to encourage others to use it for nefarious purposes. It’s not just innocently looking up their email or whatever.
-3 points
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If it is all publicly available, it should be legal to repackage and release the info. As long as there is no call to action.
5 points
I’m pretty sure intent is part of the laws that exist. If you’re just collating information, I don’t think there’s an issue. When you’re posting that information in a forum to identify the person and send people to harass them, that’s where you usually cross a line. It isn’t the gathering of information that’s important. It’s the intent to cause harm.
