Illegal or Risky in Other Cases
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Doxxing: If the information is published with intent to harass, intimidate, or threaten, it's often illegal. Many states have anti-doxxing laws, especially to protect law enforcement officers and judges.
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Some states have specific privacy protections for public officials. For example:
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California’s Safe at Home program allows judges, police, and other public figures to keep their addresses confidential.
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Florida law allows certain officials to request their info be removed from public websites.
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