Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced plans to strengthen laws against doxxing, following incidents where personal details of RNLI volunteers were shared online. Currently, doxxing is only illegal if intended to cause fear or harm, but Nandy aims to make it a criminal offense regardless of intent.
Nandy criticized social media platforms for their varying responses to doxxing and expressed disappointment at X's absence from a recent meeting on the issue. She emphasized the need for swift action to protect individuals from online harassment and highlighted the slow enforcement of the Online Safety Act.
As the UK government moves to tighten doxxing laws, readers should monitor how social media platforms respond to these changes. The effectiveness of the Online Safety Act's enforcement will also be crucial in shaping online safety and accountability in the coming months.