• Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    Correct me if I’m wrong but this isn’t doxing? It’s pulling already public info and not sharing it with the world.

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      1 month ago

      Doxing is usually gathering already public info, but I agree if it’s not shared it’s not doxing.

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        30 days ago

        I never understood doxxing laws. All the people do is compile publicly available data. How is it illegal in some places?

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          30 days ago

          It’s because you’re gathering data to encourage others to use it for nefarious purposes. It’s not just innocently looking up their email or whatever.

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            30 days ago

            If it is all publicly available, it should be legal to repackage and release the info. As long as there is no call to action.

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              30 days ago

              I’m pretty sure intent is part of the laws that exist. If you’re just collating information, I don’t think there’s an issue. When you’re posting that information in a forum to identify the person and send people to harass them, that’s where you usually cross a line. It isn’t the gathering of information that’s important. It’s the intent to cause harm.