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UK to criminalize doxxing after abuse of lifeboat volunteers

The UK government announced plans to make doxxing a criminal offense, responding to a wave of online abuse targeting lifeboat volunteers. The move marks a legislative shift toward stricter online conduct regulation, though specifics on penalties and scope remain unclear. It signals growing state intervention in online harassment, with implications for free speech and platform liability.

Politico EUabout 9 hours agoGBengCredibility 49%View source

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