Australia introduces anti-doxxing laws with up to 7 years imprisonment for targeting individuals based on race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Australia is set to introduce new laws criminalizing doxxing, imposing penalties of up to seven years in prison for offenders targeting individuals based on race, religion, or sexual orientation. The legislation aims to enhance online privacy protections and includes a children's privacy code. However, proposed hate speech laws have been scaled back due to negotiations surrounding religious freedom and anti-discrimination legislation.

September 11, 2024
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