Bill before Illinois lawmakers aims to define, protect against 'doxing'

Additionally, for a doxing claim to be successful, the individual would have had to publish that information with the intent of harming the other p...

March 9, 2023
3:30 AM

Additionally, for a doxing claim to be successful, the individual would have had to publish that information with the intent of harming the other person. In order for a claim to be justified, the victim would have to prove they faced a 'substantial life disruption.'. David Goldenberg, Midwest regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, testified at the committee in support of the legislation. Never miss a story. Subscribe today . 'HB 2954 fills a gap in current Illinois law,' Goldenberg said.

Nika Schoonover