No. Doxxing in Montana is illegal under state and federal laws, including harassment statutes and privacy protections. The Montana Human Rights Bureau and local law enforcement actively investigate unauthorized disclosure of personal information with intent to harm. Violations may trigger civil penalties or criminal charges under 2026 legislative updates.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Montana
- Montana Code § 45-8-212 (Harassment): Prohibits electronic dissemination of another’s private data to incite fear or distress, punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and $500 fines.
- Montana Consumer Protection Act (2026 Amendments): Imposes strict liability on entities failing to safeguard personal data, with fines up to $10,000 per violation for negligent disclosures.
- Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Covers interstate doxxing, enabling federal prosecution for unauthorized access to protected information, with penalties including 10 years imprisonment and $250,000 fines.
Montana’s 2025-2026 legislative session expanded protections under the Montana Privacy Act, requiring businesses to implement data security measures or face enforcement by the Attorney General’s Cybercrime Unit. Local courts have upheld injunctions against doxxers, including temporary restraining orders under Rule 65 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure, barring further disclosures.