(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Electronically publish” means to disseminate, post, or otherwise disclose information to an Internet site or forum.
(b) “Harass” has the same meaning as provided in s. 817.568(1)(c).
(c) “Personal identification information” has the same meaning as provided in s. 817.568(1)(f).
(2) It is unlawful for a person to electronically publish another person’s personal identification information with the intent to, or with the intent that a third party will use the information to:
(a) Incite violence or commit a crime against the person; or
(b) Threaten or harass the person, placing such person in reasonable fear of bodily harm.
A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of a first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 14, ch. 2021-6.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 836 - Defamation; Libel; Threatening Letters and Similar Offenses
836.01 - Punishment for Libel.
836.02 - Must Give Name of the Party Written About.
836.03 - Owner or Editor of the Paper Also Guilty.
836.07 - Notice Condition Precedent to Prosecution for Libel.
836.08 - Correction, Apology, or Retraction by Newspaper.
836.09 - Communicating Libelous Matter to Newspapers; Penalty.
836.11 - Publications Which Tend to Expose Persons to Hatred, Contempt, or Ridicule Prohibited.
836.115 - Cyberintimidation by Publication.
836.13 - Promotion of an Altered Sexual Depiction; Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Applicability.
836.14 - Theft or Unauthorized Promotion of a Sexually Explicit Image.