No, doxxing is illegal in Alabama under multiple statutes, including harassment, stalking, and cybercrime laws. The Alabama Code criminalizes the malicious disclosure of another’s private information with intent to intimidate, threaten, or harass, and local ordinances in cities like Birmingham and Huntsville reinforce these protections. Violations may trigger misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on harm caused.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Alabama
- Alabama Code § 13A-11-8 (Harassment): Prohibits repeated electronic communications with intent to harass, including publishing private data to incite harm.
- Alabama Code § 13A-6-90 (Stalking): Criminalizes tracking or disclosing a person’s location with malicious intent, a felony if it places the victim in reasonable fear.
- Local Ordinances: Birmingham’s Municipal Code § 114-100 and Huntsville’s § 12-102 explicitly ban doxxing in public forums, with penalties up to $500 fines or 30 days imprisonment for first offenses.
Enforcement has tightened since the 2024 Alabama Cybercrime Act, which expanded penalties for digital harassment, and the 2026 Alabama Attorney General’s Task Force on Online Safety now prioritizes doxxing cases involving vulnerable populations. Courts consider intent, harm, and prior relationships when assessing liability.