No,
Doxxing is illegal in Taiwan under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the Social Order Maintenance Act, with penalties including fines up to NT$500,000 and imprisonment. The 2026 Digital Communications Act further tightens enforcement, criminalizing non-consensual data exposure. Victims may pursue civil claims for damages.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Taiwan
- Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA, 2010, amended 2025): Prohibits unauthorized disclosure of personal data, including names, addresses, or financial details, with strict consent requirements for processing.
- Social Order Maintenance Act (SOMA, Article 63): Criminalizes acts that disrupt public order, including doxxing linked to harassment or threats, punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment.
- 2026 Digital Communications Act (DCA): Expands liability to digital platforms, mandating 72-hour breach notifications and imposing joint accountability for repeat offenders.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) enforce these laws, with cross-agency task forces targeting cyber harassment. Foreign entities operating in Taiwan must align with local data localization rules to avoid extraterritorial enforcement risks.