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7584200? ago

What is the legal basis behind banning doxing?

I mean, we can all agree that none of us want to be doxed and it's a crappy experience... but is there a legal need to do so?

Sincere question.

7584271? ago

"Cyber bullying"/harassment laws being put into place I expect. Site operators may be held liable financially due to lawsuits related to it also. Probably best to have a policy in place to help mitigate that.

7584449? ago

So, doxing for the purpose of investigation should be legit? Not voat users... but FBI and CIA agents and stuff.

7585262? ago

public figures are generally exempted from privacy laws. that's where the line should be drawn, not investigations.

7586050? ago

My understanding is that the investigation extends to pivate individuals and that prohibiting such investigation would kill it. If the public figures operate via private individuals they would be pretty well be protected against investigation.