No. Doxxing—publicly revealing private personal information with intent to harm—is illegal in New Mexico under multiple statutes, including harassment and cyberstalking laws. Violations may trigger criminal charges, civil lawsuits, or penalties under the 2025 Digital Privacy Protection Act, enforced by the New Mexico Attorney General’s Cyber Crimes Unit.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in New Mexico
- Harassment Statute (NMSA § 30-3A-2): Prohibits repeated electronic communications with intent to annoy, alarm, or harass, including doxxing. Penalties escalate to a fourth-degree felony for aggravated offenses.
- Cyberstalking Law (NMSA § 30-3A-3.1): Criminalizes online tracking or dissemination of private data to instill fear, with misdemeanor charges for first offenses and felony consequences for repeat violations.
- 2025 Digital Privacy Protection Act: Mandates data minimization for online platforms and empowers the AG’s office to investigate doxxing incidents, imposing fines up to $10,000 per violation for non-compliance.
Local enforcement prioritizes cases involving minors, domestic violence survivors, or public officials, as outlined in the 2026 Safe Digital Spaces Initiative. Courts may also award injunctive relief or damages under tort law for emotional distress or reputational harm. Entities hosting doxxed content face secondary liability if they fail to remove it upon verified notice under the Notice-and-Takedown Protocol, effective January 2026.