No, doxxing is illegal in Hawaii under multiple statutes, including the 2024 amendments to HRS §663-1.6 (intentional infliction of emotional distress) and HRS §707-712 (harassment), which criminalize the unauthorized disclosure of personal information with intent to harm. Violations may result in misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on severity and harm caused.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Hawaii
- HRS §663-1.6 (2024 Amendments): Prohibits the intentional or reckless disclosure of another’s private information with knowledge of harm potential, expanding liability for digital harassment.
- HRS §707-712 (Harassment Statute): Criminalizes repeated or credible threats facilitated by doxxing, with penalties escalating to Class C felonies if severe emotional distress or physical harm occurs.
- Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) Guidelines: Enforces anti-doxxing protections under the Hawaii Fair Employment Practices Act, enabling victims to pursue administrative remedies for discriminatory disclosures.
Local enforcement prioritizes cases involving public officials, marginalized communities, or patterns of targeted harassment, as outlined in the 2026 Hawaii Attorney General’s Cyber Harassment Task Force directives. Courts may also apply tort law (e.g., invasion of privacy) for civil liability, independent of criminal prosecution.