No. Doxxing—revealing someone’s private information to incite harassment or threats—is illegal in Oregon under multiple statutes, including ORS 166.065 (harassment) and ORS 166.070 (intimidation). Courts have upheld convictions for doxxing tied to protected classes, and the Oregon DOJ’s 2025 hate crime guidelines explicitly address digital targeting. Violators face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on intent and harm caused.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Oregon
- ORS 166.065 (Harassment): Prohibits repeatedly communicating with intent to harass, alarm, or annoy, including disclosing personal data to third parties for such purposes. Penalties escalate with prior convictions.
- ORS 166.070 (Intimidation): Criminalizes threats or coercion based on protected characteristics (race, religion, gender identity, etc.), with doxxing often serving as a predicate act. Felony charges apply if physical harm is incited.
- Oregon DOJ Hate Crime Guidelines (2025): Direct law enforcement to treat doxxing as a bias-motivated offense when targeting marginalized groups, mandating enhanced reporting to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
Local enforcement prioritizes cases where doxxing leads to stalking (ORS 163.770) or identity theft (ORS 165.800). The Portland Police Bureau’s 2024 cybercrime unit directives emphasize digital evidence preservation for prosecutions. Employers and platforms operating in Oregon must align with these standards to mitigate liability under ORS 30.815 (negligent hiring) and the Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act.