No, doxxing—publicly sharing someone’s private information with intent to harass or harm—is illegal in New Hampshire under multiple statutes. The state’s 2025 amendments to RSA 631:2 (Harassment) and RSA 644:4 (Stalking) explicitly criminalize the dissemination of personal data to incite threats or intimidation. Local courts have interpreted these laws to cover digital doxxing, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on harm caused. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Cyber Crimes Unit actively monitors such violations, particularly in cases involving public officials or vulnerable individuals.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in New Hampshire
- RSA 631:2 (Harassment): Prohibits knowingly communicating personal information with the intent to harass, alarm, or annoy another person. Violations escalate to felony charges if the victim suffers serious emotional distress or physical harm.
- RSA 644:4 (Stalking): Criminalizes repeated, unwanted contact facilitated by doxxed data, including online harassment or threats. Courts consider the persistence and severity of the conduct in sentencing.
- RSA 644:9 (Unlawful Use of Computer Network): Targets digital doxxing via hacking or unauthorized data extraction, imposing fines up to $4,000 and imprisonment for repeat offenders. The 2026 amendments expand this to include AI-generated deepfake doxxing.