Governor Kevin Stitt today signed into law House Bill 1643, a bill that makes it crime to dox, or post personal information, of law enforcement and county officials online.
Sen. David Bullard, (R-Durant), who authored the bill, says those who protect communities should also have their privacy protected.
“The problem that we run into is when public officials, especially law enforcement, are doxxed, it puts their family at risk,” he said...
Critics say the bill is much broader than it seems, and can create problems with accountability.
“With this bill, on the floor it was made clear that anyone posting videos or photos of law enforcement would be expected to blur out their names on badges,” Nicole McAfee, director of policy and advocacy for ACLU Oklahoma, said.
Question – If doxing is bad and dangerous, why are we only extending these protections to cops and elected officials? Shouldn't we make it a crime to post personal information about all Oklahomans? You can't identify a cop online, but you can do it to a teacher, doctor, fireman, etc? Where's the logic in that? Why do only cops and public officials get special privileges?
"Patrick! Oklahoma is basically an authoritarian police state where law enforcement has excessive powers and influence, leading to the creation of regressive, draconian laws that make our state a global leader in putting people in prison! That's why!"