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Doxxing—publishing private personal information with intent to harass, threaten, or incite violence—violates Colorado’s harassment statutes (C.R.S. § 18-9-111) and criminal defamation laws (C.R.S. § 18-13-105). Civil remedies under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) and tort claims for invasion of privacy may also apply. Local ordinances, such as Denver’s 2023 Public Safety Ordinance, impose additional penalties for digital harassment targeting city employees.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Colorado
- Harassment Statute (C.R.S. § 18-9-111): Prohibits repeated electronic communications with intent to harass, alarm, or annoy, including doxxing. Penalties escalate to Class 3 misdemeanors for first offenses, with Class 1 misdemeanors for repeat violations or threats of bodily harm.
- Criminal Defamation (C.R.S. § 18-13-105): Criminalizes knowingly publishing false information with intent to harm reputation, applicable when doxxing includes fabricated claims. Felony charges may apply if the defamation incites violence or disrupts public order.
- Civil Liability (CCPA & Tort Law): Victims may sue under CCPA for deceptive trade practices if doxxing involves commercial exploitation of personal data. Invasion of privacy torts (e.g., intrusion upon seclusion) allow damages for emotional distress and reputational harm, with Colorado courts recognizing claims for digital dissemination.