Australian lawmakers are expected to pass legislation cracking down on doxxing after approximately 600 Jewish Australians' personally identifiable information and photos were posted online, Bloomberg reports. Anti-doxxing legislation was previously under consideration as part of reform efforts for Australia's Privacy Act and potential measures may include takedown notices for websites and penalties for social media companies.
15 Feb. 2024
Posting of Jewish Australians PII online could prompt new anti-doxxing legislation
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