No. Doxxing—publicly revealing someone’s private information with intent to harass or harm—is illegal in Kentucky under multiple statutes. The Kentucky General Assembly expanded protections in 2024, and local courts have increasingly treated doxxing as a form of cyberstalking or harassment under KRS 525.080. Violations may trigger criminal charges or civil liability, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses or targeting protected classes.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Kentucky
- KRS 525.080 (Harassment): Prohibits intentionally harassing another person through electronic communication, including the dissemination of private data to incite harm or distress. Penalties range from Class B misdemeanors (90 days imprisonment) to Class A misdemeanors (12 months) for aggravated cases.
- KRS 508.140 (Stalking): Covers repeated, unwanted contact facilitated by doxxing, particularly when it places the victim in reasonable fear of physical harm. First-degree stalking (a Class D felony) applies if the offender uses doxxed information to threaten or follow the victim.
- Local Ordinances (e.g., Louisville Metro Code § 91.10): Louisville’s municipal code explicitly bans doxxing as a form of disorderly conduct, empowering law enforcement to issue citations or refer cases to the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office for prosecution under state law.
Enforcement has grown under Kentucky’s 2026 cybercrime task force, which collaborates with the Kentucky State Police and county attorneys to address digital harassment cases. Victims may also pursue civil remedies under KRS 411.180 for invasion of privacy.