What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/personal-information', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'DELETE_DATA', 'instructions': "If your private information has been posted without consent (doxxing), visit X's Private Information Policy page and use the in-platform reporting tool to request removal of the content.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive and unfair practices on digital platforms, including inadequate enforcement of stated safety policies.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'State attorneys general have enforcement authority over cyberstalking, harassment, and online safety laws that may be violated by conduct X fails to moderate.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Safety and Cybercrime Enforcement Policy clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Safety and Cybercrime Enforcement Policy — X

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What it is

X prohibits abuse, harassment, violent threats, glorification of violence, and other criminal conduct, and will take enforcement action including account suspension against violators.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who are targeted by harassment, doxxing, or violent speech can report violations under this policy, but enforcement outcomes are at X's sole discretion and may not result in the removal of harmful content or suspension of the offending account.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Delete Your Data

If your private information has been posted without consent (doxxing), visit X's Private Information Policy page and use the in-platform reporting tool to request removal of the content.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This is one of the broadest enforcement categories on X — it covers everything from direct threats to abusive profile information, and violations can result in permanent account termination.

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Policies that enforce our principles against abuse, harassment, violence and criminal actions on the X platform

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision engages 18 U.S.C. §2261A (cyberstalking), 47 U.S.C. §230 (Section 230 immunity for platform moderation decisions), the EU DSA Articles 14-17 (notice and action mechanisms for illegal content), and GDPR Article 9 for special category data that may be exposed through doxxing. Primary enforcement authorities include the DOJ, state attorneys general, and EU national Digital Services Coordinators. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive and unfair practices on digital platforms, including inadequate enforcement of stated safety policies.
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State AG

State attorneys general have enforcement authority over cyberstalking, harassment, and online safety laws that may be violated by conduct X fails to moderate.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

X Rules and Policies

Entity

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

March 7, 2026

Last verified

April 27, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003256

Document ID

CA-D-00031

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies

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SHA-256

a40c648df367cf76bbff42c2354e1c68fc4ce94f1ddb702436598ca1b5d49ad6

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: X | Document: X Rules and Policies | Record: CA-P-003256
Captured: 2026-03-07 12:17:50 UTC | SHA-256: a40c648df367cf76…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-rules-and-policies/safety-and-cybercrime-enforcement-policy/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Safety and Cybercrime Enforcement Policy