Doxxing

Where individuals or groups expose and publicise on the internet private information about a person without their consent, often for the purposes of causing distress or creating malicious intent.

Personal information can include home addresses, phone numbers, job location, email addresses, and even information about family members or loved ones. Those who commit this act often exploit publicly available information across online platforms such as social media or betray the trust of someone they know; releasing information that was already known prior.

You can find out about Doxxing at What is Doxing? A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers at the SWGfL website.

[SWGfL is a not for profit charity. Forming 1/3 of the UK Safer Internet Centre, their experts advise schools, public bodies and industry on appropriate actions to take in regards to safeguarding and advancing positive online safety policies. SWGfL has been an organisation in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2025.]