No, doxxing is not legal in Utah under multiple statutes, including Utah Code § 76-5-106 (harassment) and § 76-9-702 (disclosure of private communications), which criminalize the intentional release of another’s private information with intent to harass or harm. Violations may result in misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on harm caused.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Utah
- Utah Code § 76-5-106 (Harassment): Prohibits knowingly communicating with another person with intent to harass, alarm, or distress, including by sharing private identifying information.
- Utah Code § 76-9-702 (Disclosure of Private Communications): Criminalizes the intentional disclosure of another’s private communications or personal data without consent, particularly when used to intimidate or threaten.
- Utah’s 2026 Cybersecurity Act (HB 2026): Expands protections by requiring entities handling personal data to implement safeguards, with heightened penalties for doxxing-related breaches involving sensitive information.
Local enforcement is overseen by the Utah Attorney General’s Cyber Crimes Unit, which collaborates with county prosecutors to address digital harassment cases. Courts may impose restraining orders under § 78B-7-101 (Protective Orders) to prevent further dissemination of personal data.