Doxxing

Doxxing is the act of publishing someone's private personal information, such as their home address or phone number, on the internet without their consent, often as a form of harassment or revenge.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a rise in high-profile cases, including arrests by Hong Kong authorities and the establishment of a new government body to help victims.

Latest on Doxxing

• Accountability or a witch hunt? Doxxing blurs the line, and it's getting more common
• Hong Kong privacy watchdog arrests boxer for allegedly doxxing opponent
• Man arrested for allegedly doxxing 2 former associates in failed restaurant business
• Victims of online harassment, doxxing can get help from new government body from Jun 29

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