What Is Doxing and What Concerns Does It Pose for Our Courts and Elections

Doxing, a cybercrime involving the public exposure of an individual’s personal information without their consent, has become a significant concern in today’s digital age. This article aims to shed light on the concept of doxing and highlight the specific concerns surrounding court and Grand Jury members in Atlanta. By understanding the implications of this malicious act, we can take necessary measures to safeguard these individuals and protect their privacy.

Doxing, is the act of revealing sensitive and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about an individual with the intent to harass, intimidate, or cause harm. This information may include real names, addresses, phone numbers, email accounts, social media profiles, and more.

Above and beyond the obvious, concerns regarding doxing have grown for people participating in our courts, judicial systems, and election systems since 2020, in the wake of one failed candidates’ rhetoric. Most recently, the doxing…