No. Doxxing—publicly revealing someone’s private information with intent to harass or harm—is illegal in Kansas under multiple statutes. The Kansas Attorney General’s 2024 guidance clarifies that such acts may violate harassment, stalking, or cyberbullying laws, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on harm caused.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Kansas
- K.S.A. 21-5413 (Harassment): Prohibits knowingly communicating with intent to harass, alarm, or annoy, including sharing private data to incite distress. Violations escalate to felonies if threats or repeated actions occur.
- K.S.A. 21-5427 (Stalking): Covers repeated, unwanted contact or disclosure of personal information that places a victim in reasonable fear for safety. Courts consider digital footprints as evidence under this statute.
- K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 72-6215 (Cyberbullying in Schools): Mandates districts to adopt policies addressing doxxing targeting students or staff, with mandatory reporting to the Kansas State Department of Education.
Local enforcement trends reflect a 2026 shift: the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Crimes Unit now prioritizes doxxing cases tied to domestic violence or public officials, leveraging the 2025 amendments to the Kansas Personal and Familial Protection Act. Courts weigh intent, harm, and prior relationships when assessing liability.