Online Privacy Terms

noun A slang term referring to the act of publicly revealing private information about someone, typically online.

• The act of doxing someone is a serious violation of privacy and can have legal consequences.
• I heard that someone tried to dox my friend on social media, but they were caught before any harm was done.
• I can't believe that person had the audacity to dox their ex just to get back at them.
• In a way, sharing personal information online without consent is a form of digital doxing.

noun a parent who frequently shares pictures, videos, and information about their children on social media

• The practice of sharenting, or sharing details about one's children online, has become increasingly common in today's digital age.
• My friend is always sharenting pictures of her kids on social media.
• I can't believe how much my mom sharents on Facebook.
• Some parents view sharenting as a way to document their child's life, while others see it as an invasion of privacy.