Clearer path to justice for doxxing victims


PETALING JAYA: The inclusion of doxxing, defined as the act of distributing someone’s personal information without their consent, into Malaysia’s criminal code marks a turning point in protecting victims targeted for online notoriety, say experts.

The amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, aimed at addressing both physical and cyberbullying, came into effect yesterday.

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