No. Doxxing—publishing private personal information with intent to harass or intimidate—violates Vermont’s harassment, stalking, and computer crime statutes. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office enforces these laws, and local law enforcement prioritizes digital harassment cases under the 2024 Act Relating to Harassment via Electronic Communication. Violations may result in misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on harm caused.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Vermont
- Vermont Statute § 1023 (Harassment): Prohibits repeated electronic communications with intent to annoy, alarm, or terrorize, including sharing private data to incite harm. Penalties escalate for repeat offenses or if the victim suffers emotional distress.
- Vermont Computer Crime Act (§ 4101–4107): Criminalizes unauthorized access or dissemination of personal data, including doxxing, when it involves hacking or breaching secure systems. The 2026 amendments expand liability to third-party platforms that facilitate such acts.
- Vermont’s Stalking Law (§ 5131): Targets doxxing when it creates a credible threat of physical harm or severe emotional distress. Courts may issue protective orders under 13 V.S.A. § 5133, barring further dissemination of personal information.