Doxxing as an isolated act might not be illegal in all states, but when it's done in connection with another crime like stalking, cyberstalking or harassment, someone could be charged with that crime, according to MalwareBytes, a cybersecurity company.

Visit Google's Request to Remove Personal Information form and select Remove information you see in Google Search. Next, you'll be asked to choose whether the information is in search results and on a website or only in Google's search results. Depending on your selection, you'll be given specific directions to follow.

Doxxing, occasionally spelled as Doxing, indicates the unauthorized disclosure of private details about an individual on the internet. This can include their actual name, place of residence, employment details, contact numbers, financial data, and other intimate particulars.

The word “doxing” (also spelled "doxxing") is derived from the term “dropping dox,” or “documents.” Doxing is a form of cyberbullying that uses sensitive or secret information, statements, or records for the harassment, exposure, financial harm, or other exploitation of targeted individuals.