{"id":8985,"date":"2024-01-29T09:57:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T14:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/?post_type=doxxing&#038;p=8985"},"modified":"2024-02-04T20:41:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T01:41:46","slug":"how-to-submit-a-doxxing-youtube-report","status":"publish","type":"doxxing","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/doxxing-youtube-report\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Submit a Doxxing YouTube Report"},"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=\"#you-tubes-doxxing-policy\">YouTube\u2019s Doxxing Policy\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#how-does-you-tube-define-doxxing\">How does YouTube define doxxing?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-information-is-prohibited\">What information is prohibited?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-activities-prohibited-by-you-tube\">Other activities prohibited by YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#activities-you-tube-does-not-prohibit\">Activities YouTube does not prohibit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-report-doxxing-on-you-tube\">How to Report Doxxing on YouTube<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-start-the-privacy-complaint-process-on-you-tube\">1. Start the Privacy Complaint Process on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-click-i-still-want-to-submit-a-privacy-complaint\">2. Click \u201cI still want to submit a privacy complaint\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-click-continue\">3. Click \u201cContinue\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-confirm-the-community-guidelines\">4. Confirm the Community Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-confirm-your-complaints-legitimacy\">5. Confirm your complaint\u2019s legitimacy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-6-define-your-complaint\">Step 6. Define your complaint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-can-file-a-privacy-complaint-with-you-tube\">Who Can File a Privacy Complaint with YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-practices-for-filing-a-privacy-complaint-with-you-tube\">Best Practices for Filing a Privacy Complaint with YouTube<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-you-tube-determines-if-content-should-be-removed-for-doxxing\">How YouTube Determines If Content Should Be Removed For Doxxing\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#what-content-is-uniquely-identifiable-according-to-you-tube\">What Content Is \u201cUniquely Identifiable\u201d According to YouTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens-after-you-submit-a-doxxing-complaint-to-you-tube\">What Happens After You Submit a Doxxing Complaint to YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-did-someone-doxx-me\">How Did Someone Doxx Me?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#become-undoxxable\">Become Undoxxable\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been a victim of <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/what-is-doxxing-how-to-protect-against-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doxxing<\/a> on YouTube, you\u2019ll need to know how to report it to have the content removed as quickly as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll review YouTube\u2019s doxxing policy and go through the reporting process step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-tubes-doxxing-policy\">YouTube\u2019s Doxxing Policy&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/2802268?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prohibits<\/a> the act of doxxing or publishing someone else\u2019s personal information on the platform without their permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E17EA800_C0V75lvh0YD5ImYmRj9m0XwS439jzl9rc2KsgDwlxLwacca4Eib5Sny-yp1aVlnKh7QADNmJo6wzAZkCWDPwL0FVfycKA5AKj15EdtDL8GxayAYgOMogqWsZvLMzVqpeKaUEdY9CzKXwRk-1024x154.png\" alt=\"YouTube doxxing policy\" class=\"wp-image-8986\" style=\"width:612px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E17EA800_C0V75lvh0YD5ImYmRj9m0XwS439jzl9rc2KsgDwlxLwacca4Eib5Sny-yp1aVlnKh7QADNmJo6wzAZkCWDPwL0FVfycKA5AKj15EdtDL8GxayAYgOMogqWsZvLMzVqpeKaUEdY9CzKXwRk-1024x154.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E17EA800_C0V75lvh0YD5ImYmRj9m0XwS439jzl9rc2KsgDwlxLwacca4Eib5Sny-yp1aVlnKh7QADNmJo6wzAZkCWDPwL0FVfycKA5AKj15EdtDL8GxayAYgOMogqWsZvLMzVqpeKaUEdY9CzKXwRk-300x45.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E17EA800_C0V75lvh0YD5ImYmRj9m0XwS439jzl9rc2KsgDwlxLwacca4Eib5Sny-yp1aVlnKh7QADNmJo6wzAZkCWDPwL0FVfycKA5AKj15EdtDL8GxayAYgOMogqWsZvLMzVqpeKaUEdY9CzKXwRk-768x115.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/E17EA800_C0V75lvh0YD5ImYmRj9m0XwS439jzl9rc2KsgDwlxLwacca4Eib5Sny-yp1aVlnKh7QADNmJo6wzAZkCWDPwL0FVfycKA5AKj15EdtDL8GxayAYgOMogqWsZvLMzVqpeKaUEdY9CzKXwRk.png 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Doxxing content that targets minors is treated particularly strictly on the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-you-tube-define-doxxing\">How does YouTube define doxxing?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the section \u201cOther types of content that violate this policy,\u201d YouTube goes into more detail about doxxing and how it defines it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to YouTube, content that threatens to share, encourages others to share, or shares non-public personally identifiable information is considered doxxing and is prohibited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-information-is-prohibited\">What information is prohibited?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube prohibits the sharing of the following personally identifiable information (PII):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign-in credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank account information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, YouTube notes that this list is not exhaustive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The policy also applies to external links included in video descriptions or comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-activities-prohibited-by-you-tube\">Other activities prohibited by YouTube&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/what-is-doxxing-and-swatting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swatting<\/a>, or the act of calling law enforcement with a false lead to prompt an emergency response on an unsuspecting victim, is also prohibited on YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/X0gwYBcYqor8jAVPJxXqnzwNxtn4kvDlVleCT7kqU4FGD67Pu5cKD1bD7wMdYCf0mn21Fi2xJYB8Dm-WUnzGlAuk5Gkkr-WGA84nb2_SezIn2K0yoI75V4A35OKbLS5LL3q56WuodiupdFonfure9ww-1024x76.png\" alt=\"YouTube policy on swatting\" class=\"wp-image-8987\" style=\"width:647px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/X0gwYBcYqor8jAVPJxXqnzwNxtn4kvDlVleCT7kqU4FGD67Pu5cKD1bD7wMdYCf0mn21Fi2xJYB8Dm-WUnzGlAuk5Gkkr-WGA84nb2_SezIn2K0yoI75V4A35OKbLS5LL3q56WuodiupdFonfure9ww-1024x76.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/X0gwYBcYqor8jAVPJxXqnzwNxtn4kvDlVleCT7kqU4FGD67Pu5cKD1bD7wMdYCf0mn21Fi2xJYB8Dm-WUnzGlAuk5Gkkr-WGA84nb2_SezIn2K0yoI75V4A35OKbLS5LL3q56WuodiupdFonfure9ww-300x22.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/X0gwYBcYqor8jAVPJxXqnzwNxtn4kvDlVleCT7kqU4FGD67Pu5cKD1bD7wMdYCf0mn21Fi2xJYB8Dm-WUnzGlAuk5Gkkr-WGA84nb2_SezIn2K0yoI75V4A35OKbLS5LL3q56WuodiupdFonfure9ww-768x57.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/X0gwYBcYqor8jAVPJxXqnzwNxtn4kvDlVleCT7kqU4FGD67Pu5cKD1bD7wMdYCf0mn21Fi2xJYB8Dm-WUnzGlAuk5Gkkr-WGA84nb2_SezIn2K0yoI75V4A35OKbLS5LL3q56WuodiupdFonfure9ww.png 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stalking and blackmail are also explicitly prohibited by the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"activities-you-tube-does-not-prohibit\">Activities YouTube does not prohibit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sharing activities are okay &#8211; such as posting a business\u2019s phone number. Anytime you republish widely available information, it\u2019s not considered doxxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-report-doxxing-on-you-tube\">How to Report Doxxing on YouTube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the below steps to report doxxing on YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-start-the-privacy-complaint-process-on-you-tube\">1. Start the Privacy Complaint Process on YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/142443\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Complaint Process page<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/142443\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/142443<\/a>) on YouTube to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B6iob0uR6pJJqxCpYyfPma8nAQxru4GMzdla4QvfwBA53vGiH_lysiucpnOS-eIkiMBqxKMn2pASyu2zYPG-DF_NM-yOUPhfPGFqj_Zecbcx7unoiPjkn4wdEmLpkI0FUjN8046zATK3ocw47k8UGb0-1024x693.png\" alt=\"YouTube Privacy Complaint Process\" class=\"wp-image-8988\" style=\"width:601px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B6iob0uR6pJJqxCpYyfPma8nAQxru4GMzdla4QvfwBA53vGiH_lysiucpnOS-eIkiMBqxKMn2pASyu2zYPG-DF_NM-yOUPhfPGFqj_Zecbcx7unoiPjkn4wdEmLpkI0FUjN8046zATK3ocw47k8UGb0-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B6iob0uR6pJJqxCpYyfPma8nAQxru4GMzdla4QvfwBA53vGiH_lysiucpnOS-eIkiMBqxKMn2pASyu2zYPG-DF_NM-yOUPhfPGFqj_Zecbcx7unoiPjkn4wdEmLpkI0FUjN8046zATK3ocw47k8UGb0-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B6iob0uR6pJJqxCpYyfPma8nAQxru4GMzdla4QvfwBA53vGiH_lysiucpnOS-eIkiMBqxKMn2pASyu2zYPG-DF_NM-yOUPhfPGFqj_Zecbcx7unoiPjkn4wdEmLpkI0FUjN8046zATK3ocw47k8UGb0-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/B6iob0uR6pJJqxCpYyfPma8nAQxru4GMzdla4QvfwBA53vGiH_lysiucpnOS-eIkiMBqxKMn2pASyu2zYPG-DF_NM-yOUPhfPGFqj_Zecbcx7unoiPjkn4wdEmLpkI0FUjN8046zATK3ocw47k8UGb0.png 1474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-click-i-still-want-to-submit-a-privacy-complaint\">2. Click \u201cI still want to submit a privacy complaint\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, you\u2019ll be asked if you\u2019ve experienced harassment on the platform. If you believe you have, click \u201cI would like to learn more about harassment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s not a matter of harassment but rather exposed information, click on \u201cI still want to submit a privacy complaint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/egH4O_IjwPpV-Q8N6UI2hank-pMLMLYtKljosuNBmZabuW33gGGPMtTKQMjoxMfAoIQJzCJvwsZQG3zynvAZkIfxyzz-QnWUTbEU1IF2kYuUWPdKxX9yKpAvZzLjeesCBapLvT1zk3pBUhCUCqFDr38-1024x552.png\" alt=\"Privacy Complaint Process - Are you experiencing harassment?\" class=\"wp-image-8989\" style=\"width:662px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/egH4O_IjwPpV-Q8N6UI2hank-pMLMLYtKljosuNBmZabuW33gGGPMtTKQMjoxMfAoIQJzCJvwsZQG3zynvAZkIfxyzz-QnWUTbEU1IF2kYuUWPdKxX9yKpAvZzLjeesCBapLvT1zk3pBUhCUCqFDr38-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/egH4O_IjwPpV-Q8N6UI2hank-pMLMLYtKljosuNBmZabuW33gGGPMtTKQMjoxMfAoIQJzCJvwsZQG3zynvAZkIfxyzz-QnWUTbEU1IF2kYuUWPdKxX9yKpAvZzLjeesCBapLvT1zk3pBUhCUCqFDr38-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/egH4O_IjwPpV-Q8N6UI2hank-pMLMLYtKljosuNBmZabuW33gGGPMtTKQMjoxMfAoIQJzCJvwsZQG3zynvAZkIfxyzz-QnWUTbEU1IF2kYuUWPdKxX9yKpAvZzLjeesCBapLvT1zk3pBUhCUCqFDr38-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/egH4O_IjwPpV-Q8N6UI2hank-pMLMLYtKljosuNBmZabuW33gGGPMtTKQMjoxMfAoIQJzCJvwsZQG3zynvAZkIfxyzz-QnWUTbEU1IF2kYuUWPdKxX9yKpAvZzLjeesCBapLvT1zk3pBUhCUCqFDr38.png 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-click-continue\">3. Click \u201cContinue\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the doxxing occurred in a video, YouTube will ask you to contact the uploader directly on the next screen. In some cases, the uploader isn\u2019t aware that the information is exposing you, and they may be willing to remove it themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the uploader is unwilling to remove the doxxing content, or if the doxxing didn\u2019t happen in a video, click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Y1T0ql9MyZm_LyGjIpnDsUS2v-cuUtZTFLXbq8PhVNut00yHaslhqT31YTjCtaOWVqdK1eXirVoD-C9JYzeKfspHUkK3mimXqJrhNjBYjPWAuBrviDhj-_D-jtVm7tteIeAIhn_2Dv16q9twHXPf7nM-1024x451.png\" alt=\"Privacy Complaint Process - contact the uploader \" class=\"wp-image-8990\" style=\"width:645px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Y1T0ql9MyZm_LyGjIpnDsUS2v-cuUtZTFLXbq8PhVNut00yHaslhqT31YTjCtaOWVqdK1eXirVoD-C9JYzeKfspHUkK3mimXqJrhNjBYjPWAuBrviDhj-_D-jtVm7tteIeAIhn_2Dv16q9twHXPf7nM-1024x451.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Y1T0ql9MyZm_LyGjIpnDsUS2v-cuUtZTFLXbq8PhVNut00yHaslhqT31YTjCtaOWVqdK1eXirVoD-C9JYzeKfspHUkK3mimXqJrhNjBYjPWAuBrviDhj-_D-jtVm7tteIeAIhn_2Dv16q9twHXPf7nM-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Y1T0ql9MyZm_LyGjIpnDsUS2v-cuUtZTFLXbq8PhVNut00yHaslhqT31YTjCtaOWVqdK1eXirVoD-C9JYzeKfspHUkK3mimXqJrhNjBYjPWAuBrviDhj-_D-jtVm7tteIeAIhn_2Dv16q9twHXPf7nM-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Y1T0ql9MyZm_LyGjIpnDsUS2v-cuUtZTFLXbq8PhVNut00yHaslhqT31YTjCtaOWVqdK1eXirVoD-C9JYzeKfspHUkK3mimXqJrhNjBYjPWAuBrviDhj-_D-jtVm7tteIeAIhn_2Dv16q9twHXPf7nM.png 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-confirm-the-community-guidelines\">4. Confirm the Community Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll be questioned if the video violates YouTube\u2019s Community Guidelines, in which case you\u2019re asked to flag the video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u201cI have reviewed the Community Guidelines\u201d to advance to the next screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"863\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zOD5yXIKJl06jidaNKswZSXOEqKIP3DagkzllCvAYY6Hq4urAEiF6cSjNZJRKFDs8ZQnlUtyC_00vjhA3w688ZCNG3cn1yDp-Z3Rc6d2zyJ52FaSBlHEY7mNCTpKPcp8gVzMxOAJfPkaeyNbraOgWnI.png\" alt=\"Privacy Complaint Process - flag the video\" class=\"wp-image-8991\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zOD5yXIKJl06jidaNKswZSXOEqKIP3DagkzllCvAYY6Hq4urAEiF6cSjNZJRKFDs8ZQnlUtyC_00vjhA3w688ZCNG3cn1yDp-Z3Rc6d2zyJ52FaSBlHEY7mNCTpKPcp8gVzMxOAJfPkaeyNbraOgWnI.png 863w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zOD5yXIKJl06jidaNKswZSXOEqKIP3DagkzllCvAYY6Hq4urAEiF6cSjNZJRKFDs8ZQnlUtyC_00vjhA3w688ZCNG3cn1yDp-Z3Rc6d2zyJ52FaSBlHEY7mNCTpKPcp8gVzMxOAJfPkaeyNbraOgWnI-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zOD5yXIKJl06jidaNKswZSXOEqKIP3DagkzllCvAYY6Hq4urAEiF6cSjNZJRKFDs8ZQnlUtyC_00vjhA3w688ZCNG3cn1yDp-Z3Rc6d2zyJ52FaSBlHEY7mNCTpKPcp8gVzMxOAJfPkaeyNbraOgWnI-768x354.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-confirm-your-complaints-legitimacy\">5. Confirm your complaint\u2019s legitimacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, you\u2019ll be made aware that if your complaint has no grounds, you could face consequences for making a false complaint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u201cContinue\u201d to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0AfXLXkNQ03OHZnukLT4zYa-xCVpzzbAq4GldSxYRDFK474aqWwOj60HsA2oKp6vTF3Wt9Pnaw4o1qYv-zMPmduv54bA70y7tKyPVEStWwwmzZmsJcaaGMeUqgg60CPAG1m75iOdwec30jioFxtPzwU.png\" alt=\"Privacy Complaint Process - warning that abusing the privacy process may result in account suspension \" class=\"wp-image-8992\" style=\"width:677px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0AfXLXkNQ03OHZnukLT4zYa-xCVpzzbAq4GldSxYRDFK474aqWwOj60HsA2oKp6vTF3Wt9Pnaw4o1qYv-zMPmduv54bA70y7tKyPVEStWwwmzZmsJcaaGMeUqgg60CPAG1m75iOdwec30jioFxtPzwU.png 850w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0AfXLXkNQ03OHZnukLT4zYa-xCVpzzbAq4GldSxYRDFK474aqWwOj60HsA2oKp6vTF3Wt9Pnaw4o1qYv-zMPmduv54bA70y7tKyPVEStWwwmzZmsJcaaGMeUqgg60CPAG1m75iOdwec30jioFxtPzwU-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0AfXLXkNQ03OHZnukLT4zYa-xCVpzzbAq4GldSxYRDFK474aqWwOj60HsA2oKp6vTF3Wt9Pnaw4o1qYv-zMPmduv54bA70y7tKyPVEStWwwmzZmsJcaaGMeUqgg60CPAG1m75iOdwec30jioFxtPzwU-768x297.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-define-your-complaint\">Step 6. Define your complaint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following screen will ask you what type of personal information was revealed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose between \u201cYour image or full name\u201d or \u201cOther personal info,\u201d including your email address, home address, or other PII.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2JY_vauu-E_zEBrzfBYwakUBkerqAYo2LxAvUZPS-uxbV1zjy6xXli4pp-tzs1C9piZPqF-esElJnYyEGV3-XXTckebF5iCn7I5-EE86NuzGN8av9zLhT4CqFNCLmH0WOnNTP3YkYTupUuS_8N6qKMI.png\" alt=\"Privacy Complaint Process - defining the complaint \" class=\"wp-image-8993\" style=\"width:539px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2JY_vauu-E_zEBrzfBYwakUBkerqAYo2LxAvUZPS-uxbV1zjy6xXli4pp-tzs1C9piZPqF-esElJnYyEGV3-XXTckebF5iCn7I5-EE86NuzGN8av9zLhT4CqFNCLmH0WOnNTP3YkYTupUuS_8N6qKMI.png 824w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2JY_vauu-E_zEBrzfBYwakUBkerqAYo2LxAvUZPS-uxbV1zjy6xXli4pp-tzs1C9piZPqF-esElJnYyEGV3-XXTckebF5iCn7I5-EE86NuzGN8av9zLhT4CqFNCLmH0WOnNTP3YkYTupUuS_8N6qKMI-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2JY_vauu-E_zEBrzfBYwakUBkerqAYo2LxAvUZPS-uxbV1zjy6xXli4pp-tzs1C9piZPqF-esElJnYyEGV3-XXTckebF5iCn7I5-EE86NuzGN8av9zLhT4CqFNCLmH0WOnNTP3YkYTupUuS_8N6qKMI-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of which option you choose, you\u2019ll be taken to a form where you can detail what was exposed, along with the URL of the offending video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-file-a-privacy-complaint-with-you-tube\">Who Can File a Privacy Complaint with YouTube?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s you who has been a victim of a privacy violation on YouTube, then you\u2019re the one who will need to file the complaint &#8211; in other words, you can\u2019t file a privacy complaint with YouTube on someone else\u2019s behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are a few exceptions to this rule, such as if the victim doesn\u2019t have access to a computer, is a vulnerable individual, is under your legal care (if you are their parent, guardian, or legal representative), or if they are deceased (and you are their family member).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-practices-for-filing-a-privacy-complaint-with-you-tube\">Best Practices for Filing a Privacy Complaint with YouTube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In its privacy guidelines, YouTube provides tips on filing a privacy complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the platform, you should keep the following in mind when filing a complaint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be \u201cclear and concise\u201d in your report &#8211; stick to the facts as much as possible to make it easier for YouTube\u2019s team to confirm how your privacy was violated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most of YouTube\u2019s efforts will be in identifying you, so specify what you are wearing and doing each time you (or your information) appear in the video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include timestamps for each privacy violation in your report.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to include the video URL (unless you\u2019re reporting an entire channel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re reporting a comment, include the commenter\u2019s name in the username field.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-you-tube-determines-if-content-should-be-removed-for-doxxing\">How YouTube Determines If Content Should Be Removed For Doxxing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For YouTube to remove content on the grounds of doxxing, the content must uniquely identify you, whether by a combination of your image, full name, contact information (such as email address), or other uniquely identifiable information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/q3vnYH4NdkrmS_YuAsfKCRxgEld_LiHjzoAiFFaXM1Xxk9MbXLVy_MTO0TLevh0y3zX5UR-SXqBnjfVkxcpJ2dE6oDV3bBpJ-XeIH9tBZPXD2ApF_gnQez_mYc8cLk8XUeqDeVVgFbMxuIYSLIdzXcI-1024x282.png\" alt=\"YouTube policy on how YouTube determine if content should be removed for doxxing \" class=\"wp-image-8994\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/q3vnYH4NdkrmS_YuAsfKCRxgEld_LiHjzoAiFFaXM1Xxk9MbXLVy_MTO0TLevh0y3zX5UR-SXqBnjfVkxcpJ2dE6oDV3bBpJ-XeIH9tBZPXD2ApF_gnQez_mYc8cLk8XUeqDeVVgFbMxuIYSLIdzXcI-1024x282.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/q3vnYH4NdkrmS_YuAsfKCRxgEld_LiHjzoAiFFaXM1Xxk9MbXLVy_MTO0TLevh0y3zX5UR-SXqBnjfVkxcpJ2dE6oDV3bBpJ-XeIH9tBZPXD2ApF_gnQez_mYc8cLk8XUeqDeVVgFbMxuIYSLIdzXcI-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/q3vnYH4NdkrmS_YuAsfKCRxgEld_LiHjzoAiFFaXM1Xxk9MbXLVy_MTO0TLevh0y3zX5UR-SXqBnjfVkxcpJ2dE6oDV3bBpJ-XeIH9tBZPXD2ApF_gnQez_mYc8cLk8XUeqDeVVgFbMxuIYSLIdzXcI-768x211.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/q3vnYH4NdkrmS_YuAsfKCRxgEld_LiHjzoAiFFaXM1Xxk9MbXLVy_MTO0TLevh0y3zX5UR-SXqBnjfVkxcpJ2dE6oDV3bBpJ-XeIH9tBZPXD2ApF_gnQez_mYc8cLk8XUeqDeVVgFbMxuIYSLIdzXcI.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is some gray area when it comes to publishing some information, and YouTube\u2019s team will take some factors into account, including how publicly available or newsworthy the information is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-content-is-uniquely-identifiable-according-to-you-tube\">What Content Is \u201cUniquely Identifiable\u201d According to YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, what exactly is \u201cuniquely identifiable\u201d content that would be sufficient for others to identify you?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to YouTube, the content has to have enough personal information for others to recognize you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lvk3r2fIdnGSxe_gJJmvLXVfasrg4qLdXJrpGzNuXxvIjxnIYtoD8Rft9T9J9luM18dQ1FWOvw0zT9TQ2-UmuxAcQOMHF4LtMs9tARosrdu2R9iGC-Afp8yF76mDr5mGcMPu0xqb-m2SDd4NImnVbJQ-1024x195.png\" alt=\"YouTube's definition of uniquely identifiable information \" class=\"wp-image-8995\" style=\"width:635px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lvk3r2fIdnGSxe_gJJmvLXVfasrg4qLdXJrpGzNuXxvIjxnIYtoD8Rft9T9J9luM18dQ1FWOvw0zT9TQ2-UmuxAcQOMHF4LtMs9tARosrdu2R9iGC-Afp8yF76mDr5mGcMPu0xqb-m2SDd4NImnVbJQ-1024x195.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lvk3r2fIdnGSxe_gJJmvLXVfasrg4qLdXJrpGzNuXxvIjxnIYtoD8Rft9T9J9luM18dQ1FWOvw0zT9TQ2-UmuxAcQOMHF4LtMs9tARosrdu2R9iGC-Afp8yF76mDr5mGcMPu0xqb-m2SDd4NImnVbJQ-300x57.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lvk3r2fIdnGSxe_gJJmvLXVfasrg4qLdXJrpGzNuXxvIjxnIYtoD8Rft9T9J9luM18dQ1FWOvw0zT9TQ2-UmuxAcQOMHF4LtMs9tARosrdu2R9iGC-Afp8yF76mDr5mGcMPu0xqb-m2SDd4NImnVbJQ-768x146.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lvk3r2fIdnGSxe_gJJmvLXVfasrg4qLdXJrpGzNuXxvIjxnIYtoD8Rft9T9J9luM18dQ1FWOvw0zT9TQ2-UmuxAcQOMHF4LtMs9tARosrdu2R9iGC-Afp8yF76mDr5mGcMPu0xqb-m2SDd4NImnVbJQ.png 1357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to recognize yourself in a video when others aren\u2019t able to is not considered doxxing and most likely won\u2019t result in the content being removed by YouTube. For example, a first name on its own would probably not qualify as uniquely identifiable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-after-you-submit-a-doxxing-complaint-to-you-tube\">What Happens After You Submit a Doxxing Complaint to YouTube?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve made your complaint &#8211; now what?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube will issue a notification to the video\u2019s uploader advising them that their content contains doxxing materials, and they will have 48 hours to either edit or remove it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the uploader fails to do so, the YouTube team will review the complaint again, taking further action as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-did-someone-doxx-me\">How Did Someone Doxx Me?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though YouTube and most other platforms (including <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/how-to-report-doxxing-on-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a>) have a mechanism for reporting doxxing, it\u2019s much better to avoid being doxxed in the first place. With that in mind, you may be wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/how-does-doxxing-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how someone was able to dox you<\/a> at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people don\u2019t realize how much of their personal information is available on the internet &#8211; most of which they\u2019ve shared themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a social media user, your profile may have a wealth of information viewable to the public, while if you regularly comment on forums, you may be sharing more data than you realize.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you simply have shopping accounts or a personal website, you may be leaving doors open for bad actors to find clues and follow your online trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all information on the internet about you was put there by you, though. Some websites, called <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/what-are-data-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data brokers<\/a>, operate by collecting data from public records, social media accounts, and other sources and compiling them into profiles that are accessible to anyone, either for free or a small fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All a bad actor has to do is go to a data broker website, search for your name (or username, home address, or email address), and see what comes up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ipPpoFY11Ryj1_7hW7FiKaLxGBdoUpgmaGbDn3GsES2ER8DUzT3NMZKFDwfrMLvisZjLK72da0QBvN2EuLxqTcsBwriP-vtaezajJslsyHkA-Tz80Gnv6_Hcqag8iUr5XPjk5wxRYphxAYWCpv2rbbE.png\" alt=\"Data broker reverse email lookup feature \" class=\"wp-image-8996\" style=\"width:636px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ipPpoFY11Ryj1_7hW7FiKaLxGBdoUpgmaGbDn3GsES2ER8DUzT3NMZKFDwfrMLvisZjLK72da0QBvN2EuLxqTcsBwriP-vtaezajJslsyHkA-Tz80Gnv6_Hcqag8iUr5XPjk5wxRYphxAYWCpv2rbbE.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ipPpoFY11Ryj1_7hW7FiKaLxGBdoUpgmaGbDn3GsES2ER8DUzT3NMZKFDwfrMLvisZjLK72da0QBvN2EuLxqTcsBwriP-vtaezajJslsyHkA-Tz80Gnv6_Hcqag8iUr5XPjk5wxRYphxAYWCpv2rbbE-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ipPpoFY11Ryj1_7hW7FiKaLxGBdoUpgmaGbDn3GsES2ER8DUzT3NMZKFDwfrMLvisZjLK72da0QBvN2EuLxqTcsBwriP-vtaezajJslsyHkA-Tz80Gnv6_Hcqag8iUr5XPjk5wxRYphxAYWCpv2rbbE-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to opt out of data brokers, but be aware that each data broker has its own method for doing so (learn how to opt out of data brokers in our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/opt-out-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY opt-out guides<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also need to repeat the opt-out process whenever data brokers find out more information about you (as they will relist your profile).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid having to deal with opting out of data brokers, consider subscribing to a <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data broker removal service such as DeleteMe<\/a> to handle the data removal process for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"become-undoxxable\">Become Undoxxable&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many ways for bad actors to get ahold of your personal data on the internet, you can take steps to reduce your risk of getting doxxed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, start by doxxing yourself (<a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/a-guide-to-doxxing-yourself-on-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find out how in this guide<\/a>), which will give you the best idea of where your data is showing up and what you\u2019ll need to do next. We\u2019ve also compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/doxxing-tools\/\">list of self-doxxing tools<\/a> to help you with the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, shrinking their online footprint will involve changing the privacy settings on social media accounts from public to private, using unique usernames, and <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/doxxing\/how-to-remove-doxxing-content-on-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">removing content from Google Search results<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to opt out of data brokers, as their websites will typically appear on the first page of Google Search, making them an easy first stop for bad actors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more in 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>Find out how to report doxxing on YouTube. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":8998,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8985","doxxing","type-doxxing","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doxxing\/8985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doxxing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/doxxing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doxxing\/8985\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}