No, doxxing is illegal in Arizona under multiple statutes, including harassment, stalking, and cybercrime laws. The state criminalizes the malicious disclosure of another’s private information with intent to harm, intimidate, or incite violence, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on harm caused. Local enforcement agencies, including the Arizona Attorney General’s Cyber Crimes Unit, actively pursue violations, particularly when tied to domestic violence or public safety threats.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Arizona
- A.R.S. § 13-2923: Prohibits harassment via electronic communication, including the dissemination of personal data with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm another person.
- A.R.S. § 13-2925: Addresses stalking, criminalizing repeated contact or disclosure of personal information that places a victim in reasonable fear of harm.
- A.R.S. § 13-2926: Expands protections under cyber harassment laws, targeting the intentional distribution of private information to incite violence or threats, with enhanced penalties for offenses involving minors or vulnerable populations.
Arizona’s 2026 legislative updates further refine these statutes, introducing stricter penalties for doxxing tied to organized harassment campaigns or public officials. The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s 2024 cybercrime report highlights a 34% increase in doxxing-related complaints, prompting proactive enforcement by local sheriff’s offices and municipal police departments. Violators may face civil liability in addition to criminal charges, as courts increasingly recognize doxxing as a form of tortious interference or intentional infliction of emotional distress.