Cyberstalking and Online Harassment in Kuwait (2026 Legal Guide) — Rules & Requirements
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Sourced from Kuwaiti national legislation, Amiri decrees, and ministerial decisions. Written in plain language for general understanding — this is educational content, not legal advice. Our editorial standards
What is this right?
Cyberstalking and online harassment in Kuwait fall under the Cybercrime Law 63/2015. Defamation, insulting religious beliefs, and threats via electronic means carry significant penalties (up to 3 years and KD 3,000 for many offences; 10 years for serious Article 7 offences).
When does it apply?
- Repeated unwanted messages or contact via digital channels.
- Posts sharing your photograph without consent.
- Threats to publish — sextortion.
- Doxxing of address, Civil ID, family identity.
Filing a Cyberstalking Complaint in Kuwait
- Block, mute, document.
- File with MOI Cyber Crimes Department.
- Request CITRA content takedown.
- For physical-safety risk, call 112.
What should you NOT do?
- Don't engage the stalker.
- Don't post screenshots publicly before the report.
- Don't ignore CITRA takedown.
About Data Privacy & Digital Rights in Kuwait
Kuwait's data-protection era began on 19 February 2024, when CITRA Resolution 26 of 2024 — the Personal Data Protection Regulation entered force. It is Kuwait's first dedicated PDP legislation. Service providers had a 1-year grace period to reconcile with the Regulation. Regulator: CITRA (Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority).
For NCII, the criminal framework is the Cybercrime Law 63/2015, with content / image offences carrying significant penalties. Investigation: MOI Cyber Crimes Department. Victims should also use StopNCII.org (18+) or takeitdown.ncmec.org (under-18) — both free.
Common Questions
Does Cybercrime Law 63/2015 cover deepfake content?
Yes — the content-offence provisions cover publication of harmful or privacy-violating material via electronic means; the synthetic-vs-real distinction is not the legal bar.
What is the role of CITRA?
CITRA is the telecom and digital-services regulator. It has operational power over Kuwaiti telecom operators (content takedown, SIM-fraud investigations) and enforces the PDP Regulation 26/2024.
What is the cyberstalking and online harassment in kuwait right in Kuwait?
Cyberstalking and online harassment in Kuwait fall under the Cybercrime Law 63/2015. Defamation, insulting religious beliefs, and threats via electronic means carry significant penalties (up to 3 years and KD 3,000 for many offences; 10 years for serious Article 7 offences).
When does it apply — cyberstalking and online harassment in kuwait?
Repeated unwanted messages or contact via digital channels.Posts sharing your photograph without consent.Threats to publish — sextortion.Doxxing of address, Civil ID, family identity.
How do I report online harassment in Kuwait?
Block, mute, document.File with MOI Cyber Crimes Department.Request CITRA content takedown.For physical-safety risk, call 112.
What should you NOT do — cyberstalking and online harassment in kuwait?
Don't engage the stalker.Don't post screenshots publicly before the report.Don't ignore CITRA takedown.