HB5427

West Virginia HB5427 creates the "Anti-Doxxing and Privacy Protection Act" to combat malicious publication of personal information.

West Virginia HB5427, the "Anti-Doxxing and Privacy Protection Act," aims to prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm. The bill establishes criminal penalties for violations, including misdemeanor charges for first offenses and felony charges for subsequent offenses. It also provides civil remedies for victims, including injunctive relief, actual damages, and statutory damages.