Research Mentor(s)
Connell, Joan
Description
Doxxing is something that is becoming more and more of a reality to many journalists today and that reality can quickly become a nightmare if used in the wrong way. Doxxing is known as the release of private information without consent of the person it is directed towards. It is important for journalists today to be familiar with what doxxing is, what ethical dilemmas it creates as well as how to protect themselves against being doxxed. Anyone can be doxxed but journalists face the highest risk in today’s modern world due to easy accessibility to technology as well as our political climate, it has become somewhat of an occupational hazard for journalists. In 2017 the Committee to Protect Journalists(CPJ) addressed doxxing as a global threat to journalists, especially in a time where social media platforms like twitter are a professional requirement. As journalists, it is important to be aware of your digital footprint as well as be familiar with content and articles that the CPJ has published to both prevent, combat, and recover from doxxing.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
18-5-2020 12:00 AM
End Date
22-5-2020 12:00 AM
Department
Journalism - News/Editorial
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Doxing; Disclosure of information; Privacy; Journalism
Type
Image
Keywords
doxxing, journalism, CPJ, occupational hazard, digital footprint
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Included in
Journalism in the Age of Doxxing
Doxxing is something that is becoming more and more of a reality to many journalists today and that reality can quickly become a nightmare if used in the wrong way. Doxxing is known as the release of private information without consent of the person it is directed towards. It is important for journalists today to be familiar with what doxxing is, what ethical dilemmas it creates as well as how to protect themselves against being doxxed. Anyone can be doxxed but journalists face the highest risk in today’s modern world due to easy accessibility to technology as well as our political climate, it has become somewhat of an occupational hazard for journalists. In 2017 the Committee to Protect Journalists(CPJ) addressed doxxing as a global threat to journalists, especially in a time where social media platforms like twitter are a professional requirement. As journalists, it is important to be aware of your digital footprint as well as be familiar with content and articles that the CPJ has published to both prevent, combat, and recover from doxxing.