No. Doxxing in Greece is criminalized under the 2021 Penal Code amendments and GDPR-enforced data protection laws. Unauthorized disclosure of personal data risks fines up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover, with imprisonment for aggravated cases. The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) actively monitors violations.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Greece
- Penal Code (Article 370B): Targets harassment via unauthorized sharing of private data, punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment and fines up to €15,000. Applies even if the data was lawfully obtained but shared maliciously.
- GDPR (Law 4624/2019): Mandates strict consent for processing personal data. Unauthorized doxxing breaches Articles 5-6, triggering administrative fines from the HDPA under Law 4624/2019.
- Electronic Communications Law (4727/2020): Prohibits cyberbullying and doxxing via electronic means, with ISPs required to report violations to the Cyber Crime Unit of the Hellenic Police (YEN). Non-compliance risks license revocation.
Recent 2026 compliance shifts expand HDPA’s investigative powers, including real-time data interception for severe cases. Social media platforms face joint liability if they fail to remove doxxing content within 24 hours of HDPA notification.