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Doxxing is a form of online harassment where someone shares another person’s personal or identifying information without their consent. Get advice on what to do if you’ve been doxxed, as well as tips on how to safeguard yourself against doxxing.
Last Updated30/07/2024
Doxxing is a form of online harassment where someone shares another person’s personal or identifying information without their consent. This may include a person’s full legal name, address, place of work, phone number, or contact details of family members.
Often, individuals retrieve this information from content already available online, but some may resort to hacking or guessing passwords to access someone’s private data.
If you’ve experienced online abuse or harassment, or any other online issue, contact Netsafe for advice and guidance. Our helpline is free, confidential and available 7 days a week.
If your receive threats or are concerned about the immediate safety of yourself or someone else, call 111(tel:111).
Under the Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA)(/our-work/helpline-services/the-harmful-digital-communications-act), sending messages or posting online content that intentionally causes severe emotional distress can be illegal.
If you're experiencing this, you can reach out to Netsafe for assistance. We can guide you through the available options and steps to help resolve the issue.
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