No. Doxxing is illegal in Mexico under federal and state laws, including the General Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence and the Federal Criminal Code. The 2023 amendments to the latter criminalize unauthorized disclosure of personal data with penalties up to 7 years’ imprisonment. The National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) enforces compliance, while state prosecutors actively pursue cases under local cybercrime statutes.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Mexico
- Federal Criminal Code (Art. 209 Bis): Prohibits the dissemination of private personal data without consent, punishable by 3 to 7 years’ imprisonment and fines up to MXN 1.5 million. Applies to digital and physical disclosures.
- General Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence (Art. 60): Targets doxxing as a form of gender-based violence, enabling protective measures and restraining orders for victims.
- INAI Guidelines (2024): Mandate data controllers to implement technical safeguards against unauthorized exposure of personal information, with mandatory breach notifications within 72 hours.
Prosecutors leverage the National Cybersecurity Strategy (2026 Draft) to prioritize doxxing cases, particularly when linked to harassment, extortion, or threats. Courts increasingly apply aggravated penalties for doxxing targeting journalists, activists, or marginalized groups. Compliance teams must align with INAI’s Technical Standard for Personal Data Protection (NOM-003-SCFI-2023) to mitigate legal exposure.