No. Doxxing—revealing private or identifying information without consent—violates French law under multiple statutes, including the Code pénal and Loi Avia (2020), with penalties up to 5 years imprisonment and €300,000 fines. The CNIL (Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés) enforces compliance, while 2026 amendments under the Projet de loi Sécurité et Régulation des Jeux en Ligne expand protections for digital harassment victims.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in France
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Article 226-16 to 226-24 of the Code pénal: Criminalizes the publication of private data with intent to harm, targeting “fichiers” (databases) or “données personnelles” (personal data) without legitimate purpose. Offenses escalate if the victim is a public official or vulnerable individual.
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Loi Avia (2020) & 2026 Amendments: Mandates platforms to remove doxxing content within 24 hours of notice, enforced by the ARCOM (Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique). Non-compliance risks fines up to 4% of global turnover.
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Article 222-33-2-2 of the Code pénal: Addresses “cyberharcèlement” (cyberstalking), where doxxing serves as a tool for harassment, imposing additional penalties if the act leads to psychological distress or suicide attempts.