Could you please clarify for me, is doxxing actually considered a crime in most legal systems? I've heard mixed opinions on this topic and I'm trying to understand the legal implications of revealing someone's personal information online without their consent. Is there a universal definition or standard that applies across different countries? And what are the potential consequences for individuals or organizations found guilty of doxxing?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    Valentina
    Sun Sep 15 2024
   
  
    Though doxxing itself may not always be classified as a criminal offense, it often serves as a catalyst for other illegal activities.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Giulia
    Sun Sep 15 2024
   
  
    When doxxing results in harassment, it violates the privacy rights of the individual and creates a hostile online environment.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Sara
    Sun Sep 15 2024
   
  
    Cyberstalking, a form of harassment that occurs online, can escalate quickly when personal information is made public, putting the target in danger.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    DongdaemunTrendsetterStyleIcon
    Sun Sep 15 2024
   
  
    Threats made against individuals whose information has been doxxed can lead to feelings of fear and insecurity, disrupting their daily lives.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Carlo
    Sun Sep 15 2024
   
  
    Doxxing, the act of revealing personal information of an individual online, can have severe consequences under certain legal frameworks.