Nationwide Legal Consequences for Exposing Personal Information (“Doxxing”) Online Across the United States, exposing someone’s private information without consent—especially when it creates harassment, fear, or safety risks—is recognized as doxxing, and it carries serious legal consequences under both federal law and civil liability. This applies to any online platform, including DeafVideo.TV. 1. Federal Criminal Laws That Apply Nationwide A. Interstate Stalking (18 U.S.C. § 2261A) This federal law makes it a crime to use the internet to: Harass Intimidate Cause emotional distress Place someone in fear of harm Posting someone’s real name, marital status, or other identifying information—especially when tied to past court issues—can meet this standard. Penalty: Up to 5 years in federal prison. B. Interstate Threats and Harassment (18 U.S.C. § 875) It is illegal to use electronic communication to: Threaten Encourage harm Intimidate Extort Harass Doxxing often falls under this statute when the disclosure is meant to shame, target, or endanger someone. Penalty: Up to 5 years in prison. C. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030) If someone obtains or uses private information improperly—such as accessing or misusing someone’s email address—this law can apply. Penalty: Civil and criminal consequences, including fines and imprisonment. 2. Civil Liability (Victims Can Sue Nationwide) Even if criminal charges are not filed, victims can sue for damages in civil court. A. Public Disclosure of Private Facts A person can be sued for publicly revealing: Private Sensitive Non‑newsworthy Identifying information This includes real names, marital status, email addresses, or anything tied to past safety concerns. B. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) If the conduct is extreme, outrageous, or reckless, victims can sue for: Emotional distress Costs of security measures Damages for fear and harassment Doxxing is one of the clearest examples courts recognize. C. Invasion of Privacy Publishing private information without consent is a recognized tort nationwide. 3. Platform Liability (Applies to DeafVideo.TV) Once a platform is notified that a user is: Exposing private information Harassing others Creating foreseeable danger …the platform has a duty to act. If they fail to intervene after being notified, they risk: Negligence claims Claims of knowingly allowing harmful conduct Loss of safe‑harbor protections if they ignore repeated violations This is why your message to Tayler is important: it formally notifies the platform of the risk.

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