{"id":10327,"date":"2024-05-07T06:52:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T10:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/?post_type=doxxing&#038;p=10327"},"modified":"2024-05-14T10:12:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T14:12:21","slug":"is-doxxing-illegal-in-wyoming","status":"publish","type":"doxxing","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/is-doxxing-illegal\/is-doxxing-illegal-in-wyoming\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Doxxing Illegal In Wyoming?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#is-doxxing-illegal-in-wyoming\">Is Doxxing Illegal in Wyoming?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#doxxing-related-activities-that-are-illegal-in-wyoming\">Doxxing Related Activities That Are Illegal in Wyoming<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#communicating-a-threat-of-bodily-injury-or-death\">Communicating a threat of bodily injury or death<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#property-destruction-and-defacement\">Property destruction and defacement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stalking\">Stalking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#criminal-trespass\">Criminal trespass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#unlawful-impersonation-through-electronic-means\">Unlawful impersonation through electronic means\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#unauthorized-use-of-personal-identifying-information\">Unauthorized use of personal identifying information\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#false-reporting-to-authorities\">False reporting to authorities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#simple-assault\">Simple assault<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#is-doxxing-illegal-at-the-federal-level\">Is Doxxing Illegal at the Federal Level?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-protect-yourself-against-doxxing-in-wyoming-and-elsewhere\">How to Protect Yourself Against Doxxing In Wyoming (And Elsewhere)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents of Wyoming who are concerned about their online safety might wonder: Is <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/what-is-doxxing-how-to-protect-against-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doxxing <\/a>illegal in Wyoming?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll look at Wyoming\u2019s legal code to determine whether someone sharing your personal information without your permission in the state is illegal &#8211; and what penalties the state levies for doxxing-related crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-doxxing-illegal-in-wyoming\">Is Doxxing Illegal in Wyoming?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The act of publishing someone else\u2019s information without authorization &#8211; also known as doxxing &#8211; is not illegal in Wyoming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are other activities that can come from doxing that are illegal in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doxxing-related-activities-that-are-illegal-in-wyoming\">Doxxing Related Activities That Are Illegal in Wyoming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Wyoming doesn\u2019t have an anti-doxxing law in place, doxing can lead to several criminal activities in the state, including communicating threats, stalking, property destruction, criminal trespass, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"communicating-a-threat-of-bodily-injury-or-death\">Communicating a threat of bodily injury or death<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone has your phone number or knows where you live, they can threaten, harass, or annoy you by calling or writing to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x_c8XM3onuC-n8dN7zbDtsnAg033EtDY-uXmhNTYt3WtnQTuOr-tvQehjXO_peuDenOYZCRsra-jzTkZ93ve91OmCJEA2ef-p6n_Kq15pf5xhe6p-Zu5svEiE8MzR1igkDRgi4Q49IRkvQmkyy2f9zY.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - Communicating a threat of bodily injury or death \" class=\"wp-image-10328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x_c8XM3onuC-n8dN7zbDtsnAg033EtDY-uXmhNTYt3WtnQTuOr-tvQehjXO_peuDenOYZCRsra-jzTkZ93ve91OmCJEA2ef-p6n_Kq15pf5xhe6p-Zu5svEiE8MzR1igkDRgi4Q49IRkvQmkyy2f9zY.png 721w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x_c8XM3onuC-n8dN7zbDtsnAg033EtDY-uXmhNTYt3WtnQTuOr-tvQehjXO_peuDenOYZCRsra-jzTkZ93ve91OmCJEA2ef-p6n_Kq15pf5xhe6p-Zu5svEiE8MzR1igkDRgi4Q49IRkvQmkyy2f9zY-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When that&#8217;s the case, they can be charged with a misdemeanor in Wyoming, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-6-offenses-against-public-peace\/article-1-disturbances-of-public-order\/section-6-6-103-telephone-calls-unlawful-acts-penalties-communicating-a-threat-of-bodily-injury-or-death-place-of-commission-of-crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-6-103<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"property-destruction-and-defacement\">Property destruction and defacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone intentionally damages your property (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-3-offenses-against-property\/article-2-property-destruction-and-defacement\/section-6-3-201-property-destruction-and-defacement-grading-penalties-aggregated-costs-or-values\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-3-201<\/a>), they&#8217;re facing a misdemeanor in Wyoming if the damage is less than $1,000. The penalty in that case is up to six months in jail and up to a $750 fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uS_Xom5MEIZEYVrcdOlWNb42rcgzHBmszQAl4IJzwDnKAV7yaEznn34KCOO2B8QpCxHRfzCvfh9dYYtIbBMTkbykknqTuUbrpwOM2RXJPBNM1LZ0cpWUuGe56r4HESO0_e5M5p7hLmFoXe6vae8iwNY.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - Property destruction and defacement\" class=\"wp-image-10329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uS_Xom5MEIZEYVrcdOlWNb42rcgzHBmszQAl4IJzwDnKAV7yaEznn34KCOO2B8QpCxHRfzCvfh9dYYtIbBMTkbykknqTuUbrpwOM2RXJPBNM1LZ0cpWUuGe56r4HESO0_e5M5p7hLmFoXe6vae8iwNY.png 704w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uS_Xom5MEIZEYVrcdOlWNb42rcgzHBmszQAl4IJzwDnKAV7yaEznn34KCOO2B8QpCxHRfzCvfh9dYYtIbBMTkbykknqTuUbrpwOM2RXJPBNM1LZ0cpWUuGe56r4HESO0_e5M5p7hLmFoXe6vae8iwNY-300x24.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the destruction is more than $1,000, the charge becomes a felony with an ensuing punishment of up to 10 years\u2019 imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stalking\">Stalking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stalking occurs when someone engages in repeated harassment, follows you, surveils you, or uses an electronic device to track you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Wyoming, stalking (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-2-offenses-against-the-person\/article-5-assault-and-battery\/section-6-2-506-stalking-penalty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-2-506<\/a>) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $750.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DG4fGtR1iptUqjh_8_siYyxdU7TKJRMNE5Wyq5_BrTgWVJ_5u6s8PWxXqGVrvkIx_55mzWt9WMt9DoNIU8jkStPfkAsb-WZ3SRsvN8-JmYsVyfVb8RTCr-zoUt2QO5FDZ8vOeflTn9YwHpGWpV4DyOs.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - stalking\" class=\"wp-image-10330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DG4fGtR1iptUqjh_8_siYyxdU7TKJRMNE5Wyq5_BrTgWVJ_5u6s8PWxXqGVrvkIx_55mzWt9WMt9DoNIU8jkStPfkAsb-WZ3SRsvN8-JmYsVyfVb8RTCr-zoUt2QO5FDZ8vOeflTn9YwHpGWpV4DyOs.png 725w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DG4fGtR1iptUqjh_8_siYyxdU7TKJRMNE5Wyq5_BrTgWVJ_5u6s8PWxXqGVrvkIx_55mzWt9WMt9DoNIU8jkStPfkAsb-WZ3SRsvN8-JmYsVyfVb8RTCr-zoUt2QO5FDZ8vOeflTn9YwHpGWpV4DyOs-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the victim suffers bodily harm as a result of the stalking, or if it&#8217;s in violation of a previous restraining order, the charge goes up to felony stalking with ensuing imprisonment of up to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"criminal-trespass\">Criminal trespass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being doxxed can lead to a bad actor finding out where you live and coming onto your property without your permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s considered criminal trespass in Wyoming (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-3-offenses-against-property\/article-3-burglary-and-criminal-intrusion\/section-6-3-303-criminal-trespass-penalties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-3-303<\/a>), and it&#8217;s punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $750 in fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CoP-wS8NDlIyKc9ALYHXBgNQNmmp5hUDhgq0neEtFPvQPAGC30E1he7RRS9D5HFhTPb7rcyRlTpO1dLEx4AvGnzg1LfPt_dvtP6Mmlvs9yaufme6DBuYP0UhzYOSTl65IQLdF3HfehphHS40Ngj_4cs.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - Criminal trespass\" class=\"wp-image-10331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CoP-wS8NDlIyKc9ALYHXBgNQNmmp5hUDhgq0neEtFPvQPAGC30E1he7RRS9D5HFhTPb7rcyRlTpO1dLEx4AvGnzg1LfPt_dvtP6Mmlvs9yaufme6DBuYP0UhzYOSTl65IQLdF3HfehphHS40Ngj_4cs.png 719w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CoP-wS8NDlIyKc9ALYHXBgNQNmmp5hUDhgq0neEtFPvQPAGC30E1he7RRS9D5HFhTPb7rcyRlTpO1dLEx4AvGnzg1LfPt_dvtP6Mmlvs9yaufme6DBuYP0UhzYOSTl65IQLdF3HfehphHS40Ngj_4cs-300x36.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unlawful-impersonation-through-electronic-means\">Unlawful impersonation through electronic means&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Impersonating someone else using an electronic device and proceeding to cause harm, harass, or deceive others (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-3-offenses-against-property\/article-9-theft-of-identity\/section-6-3-902-unlawful-impersonation-through-electronic-means-penalties-definitions-civil-remedies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-3-902<\/a>) is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment and up to $1,000 in fines in Wyoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AICZi5fYQJuIpeVaHL01JR4_H8UT_-vDC8qB7AFXU9RrGlg1rmsrTfw4zlO_TXu3Br-8znANXIHP7ry7VPfNg-_L83KsIAX64QZ5g3qhxyJFiCThkd-L39MUdVvXqXqutj-dnOF9qjLmqQ2nxrMjZjU.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - Unlawful impersonation through electronic means\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-10332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AICZi5fYQJuIpeVaHL01JR4_H8UT_-vDC8qB7AFXU9RrGlg1rmsrTfw4zlO_TXu3Br-8znANXIHP7ry7VPfNg-_L83KsIAX64QZ5g3qhxyJFiCThkd-L39MUdVvXqXqutj-dnOF9qjLmqQ2nxrMjZjU.png 731w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AICZi5fYQJuIpeVaHL01JR4_H8UT_-vDC8qB7AFXU9RrGlg1rmsrTfw4zlO_TXu3Br-8znANXIHP7ry7VPfNg-_L83KsIAX64QZ5g3qhxyJFiCThkd-L39MUdVvXqXqutj-dnOF9qjLmqQ2nxrMjZjU-300x131.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unauthorized-use-of-personal-identifying-information\">Unauthorized use of personal identifying information&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone uses your personal information to obtain goods or services in your name without your permission (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-3-offenses-against-property\/article-9-theft-of-identity\/section-6-3-901-unauthorized-use-of-personal-identifying-information-penalties-restitution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-3-901<\/a>), it&#8217;s charged as a misdemeanor in Wyoming, provided the amount of theft was $1,000 or less. In those cases, the penalty is up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $750.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iaZweV-k3Tn_kQ9RsOdapbpydIi1Tz_fxsPR66Jah4M9zD-5xNlnJhkSylRv5OYa0Lz7tT8x9BZO5QGDrwVcow6auRO6pd0OwcQS950Xy7RNHr3YySVFo6mLh4lIDLQnhZHiXrg9b4Qgo0qXYHt_xuE.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - Unauthorized use of personal identifying information\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-10333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iaZweV-k3Tn_kQ9RsOdapbpydIi1Tz_fxsPR66Jah4M9zD-5xNlnJhkSylRv5OYa0Lz7tT8x9BZO5QGDrwVcow6auRO6pd0OwcQS950Xy7RNHr3YySVFo6mLh4lIDLQnhZHiXrg9b4Qgo0qXYHt_xuE.png 722w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iaZweV-k3Tn_kQ9RsOdapbpydIi1Tz_fxsPR66Jah4M9zD-5xNlnJhkSylRv5OYa0Lz7tT8x9BZO5QGDrwVcow6auRO6pd0OwcQS950Xy7RNHr3YySVFo6mLh4lIDLQnhZHiXrg9b4Qgo0qXYHt_xuE-300x47.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the amount stolen was $1,000 or more, the charge escalates to a felony, punishable by up to 10 years\u2019 imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"false-reporting-to-authorities\">False reporting to authorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A crime closely associated with doxxing is <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/what-is-doxxing-and-swatting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swatting<\/a>, which occurs when someone knowingly makes a false report to emergency officials to prompt an emergency response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/J3eZsIWovGAfQigBaZ8t_Xeh_bAhNjvyjkAX0tdy5rKygSYHytYh04hgNqA14FwQzCzpTBmPbUh5jln6hlehFbvhRYgpBZ7bqCTQgdWPvRMMbcCB2O7sBUsSvVZgWDxP1bPbWVxkW1KgPoxMXEy3cDw.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - False reporting to authorities (swatting)\" class=\"wp-image-10334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/J3eZsIWovGAfQigBaZ8t_Xeh_bAhNjvyjkAX0tdy5rKygSYHytYh04hgNqA14FwQzCzpTBmPbUh5jln6hlehFbvhRYgpBZ7bqCTQgdWPvRMMbcCB2O7sBUsSvVZgWDxP1bPbWVxkW1KgPoxMXEy3cDw.png 731w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/J3eZsIWovGAfQigBaZ8t_Xeh_bAhNjvyjkAX0tdy5rKygSYHytYh04hgNqA14FwQzCzpTBmPbUh5jln6hlehFbvhRYgpBZ7bqCTQgdWPvRMMbcCB2O7sBUsSvVZgWDxP1bPbWVxkW1KgPoxMXEy3cDw-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Wyoming, false reporting to authorities (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-5-offenses-against-public-administration\/article-2-hindering-government-operations\/section-6-5-210-false-reporting-to-authorities-penalties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-5-210<\/a>) is a misdemeanor if the offender falsely reports a crime, leading to up to six months imprisonment and up to $750 in fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the offender falsely reports that an emergency is happening, the penalty increases to up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the report of an emergency also leads to the victim&#8217;s injury, the charge becomes a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if the false report leads to the death of the victim, the charge becomes manslaughter, amounting to up to 20 years\u2019 imprisonment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"simple-assault\">Simple assault<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone attempts to injure you, they can be found guilty of simple assault in Wyoming (<a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-6-crimes-and-offenses\/chapter-2-offenses-against-the-person\/article-5-assault-and-battery\/section-6-2-501-simple-assault-battery-penalties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyo. Stat. \u00a7 6-2-501<\/a>). That&#8217;s a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $750.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"52\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8Six78mgseU9HMheJMikNLxR0wUHSGTudB1dOyt9Muy9qUyCNOtKUx1RZUylICj14VsUpO7EEBY1kt9V3rVL6UqpJfQE-4jjkqVrjbY0PFRkyAADdf_69N4laQL8FAH54N6S6oyL9PMCKPe5Z_HY3CA.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - simple assault\" class=\"wp-image-10335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8Six78mgseU9HMheJMikNLxR0wUHSGTudB1dOyt9Muy9qUyCNOtKUx1RZUylICj14VsUpO7EEBY1kt9V3rVL6UqpJfQE-4jjkqVrjbY0PFRkyAADdf_69N4laQL8FAH54N6S6oyL9PMCKPe5Z_HY3CA.png 676w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8Six78mgseU9HMheJMikNLxR0wUHSGTudB1dOyt9Muy9qUyCNOtKUx1RZUylICj14VsUpO7EEBY1kt9V3rVL6UqpJfQE-4jjkqVrjbY0PFRkyAADdf_69N4laQL8FAH54N6S6oyL9PMCKPe5Z_HY3CA-300x23.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If they succeed in injuring you, it&#8217;s considered battery, and they can be punished by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $750.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pYusBGHdB0rZd0ssc7SQAsp25ql6yjiNEcAey7-sUVGqepsheD_LRp5ump7finlcT7SpOqSa0k2ZDOLm0VTZeeh1_d3OIg0t7DPaK-anN6vwy5VPqPRkziUde-1laU1GSFJETf7Z73whKekKbFIzv1c.png\" alt=\"Wyoming - battery\" class=\"wp-image-10336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pYusBGHdB0rZd0ssc7SQAsp25ql6yjiNEcAey7-sUVGqepsheD_LRp5ump7finlcT7SpOqSa0k2ZDOLm0VTZeeh1_d3OIg0t7DPaK-anN6vwy5VPqPRkziUde-1laU1GSFJETf7Z73whKekKbFIzv1c.png 715w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pYusBGHdB0rZd0ssc7SQAsp25ql6yjiNEcAey7-sUVGqepsheD_LRp5ump7finlcT7SpOqSa0k2ZDOLm0VTZeeh1_d3OIg0t7DPaK-anN6vwy5VPqPRkziUde-1laU1GSFJETf7Z73whKekKbFIzv1c-300x21.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-doxxing-illegal-at-the-federal-level\">Is Doxxing Illegal at the Federal Level?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/is-doxxing-illegal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">law against doxxing<\/a> at the federal level. That\u2019s partly due to the large amount of public data available on the internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some states (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/is-doxxing-illegal\/is-doxxing-illegal-in-arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/is-doxxing-illegal\/is-doxxing-illegal-in-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/is-doxxing-illegal\/is-doxxing-illegal-in-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois<\/a>) have created their own anti-doxxing laws to protect their citizens from being doxxed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of where you live, it\u2019s important to take steps to prevent yourself from being doxxed in the first place. Once you\u2019ve been doxxed and the information is published on the internet, it can be hard to remove it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-protect-yourself-against-doxxing-in-wyoming-and-elsewhere\">How to Protect Yourself Against Doxxing In Wyoming (And Elsewhere)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make yourself undoxxable, you should focus on shrinking your online footprint as much as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, begin by doxxing yourself (follow our step-by-step guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/a-guide-to-doxxing-yourself-on-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to self-dox<\/a> using these <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/doxxing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doxxing tools<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may sound counterintuitive, but doxxing yourself will give you the best idea of where your data is showing up online and what you should do to remove it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve doxxed yourself, you\u2019ll probably find that you need to take several steps, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing your social media privacy settings from public to private.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using unique usernames on all of your accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing your data from Google services, including Maps and Search.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opting out of <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/what-are-data-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data brokers<\/a>, which are companies that collect and sell your data. Note that you\u2019ll need to opt out of every major data broker with a profile on you, and you\u2019ll likely need to repeat the process more than once, as data brokers routinely reactive profiles once new data is uncovered. As an alternative, consider subscribing to a <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data removal service such as DeleteMe<\/a> to handle opting out for you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing less personal information online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloading fewer apps and deleting old and unused apps to limit how much of your personal information they\u2019re tracking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more, read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/how-to-prevent-doxxing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to prevent doxxing<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Wyoming who are concerned about their online safety might wonder: Is doxxing illegal in Wyoming?\u00a0 In this guide, we\u2019ll look at Wyoming\u2019s legal code to determine whether someone sharing your personal information without your permission in the state is illegal &#8211; and what penalties the state levies for doxxing-related crimes. 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