Authors:
Vallimireddy Abhinav Deep Dora, Surla Sireesha, L. Haritha, D. Chanikya Chandra Sekhar, Mohamad Mokdad

Addresses:
Vignan Institute of Law, Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Department of Law, A.P. High Court, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Department of Public Policies, Zaragoza University, Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.

Abstract:

Even in this AI era, where personal apps rule the internet and privacy is prioritized by the courts, there are still countless cases where people’s personal information is stolen and made public. “Doxing” is “throwing out dox,” where “dox” is a synonym for papers. The practice of disclosing personal and identifiable data regarding individuals online is known as “doxing,” or “doxing.” Due to the vast diversity of search methods and the ease of access to online data, anyone can become a victim of doxing. If you have ever commented on an online forum, used a social networking site, signed an online petition, or bought a house through real estate, purchased goods online, your information is accessible to the public. Searching public databases, local records, government documents, search engines, and other archives yields a wealth of information. The Indian Act neither defines nor criminalizes doxing. However, doxing falls under various legal categories. It is covered by S. 354C & 354D D the IPC, 1860, S. 67 of the IT Act, and other provisions, depending on the offence. This study will critically evaluate India's anti-doxing mechanism and the legislative frameworks of other countries. Finally, it discusses how India should combat this social issue.

Keywords: Data Protection and IT Law; Doxing and Privacy; Digital Wellbeing; Global Cybercrime Calls; Personally Identifiable Information and IT Act; Universal Declaration of Human Rights; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Received on: 14/06/2025, Revised on: 21/08/2025, Accepted on: 18/10/2025, Published on: 05/06/2026

DOI: 10.69888/FTSPL.2026.000679

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Public and Law, 2026 Vol. 1 No. 2, Pages: 60-70

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