Revenge porn, also known as non-consensual pornography, is the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos without the consent of the depicted individual. While many states have laws that criminalize revenge porn, South Carolina is currently one of the few states that does not have a specific law addressing this issue at the state level.…
Tennessee Code Section 39-17-318, or “Unlawful photography or electronic surveillance,” makes revenge porn illegal by prohibiting the unauthorized photography or electronic surveillance of another person in certain circumstances. This includes taking photographs, videos, or recording audio of another person without their consent in certain private places or when the person has a reasonable expectation of…
If you are a victim of revenge porn on Snapchat, there are a few steps you can take: Report the content to Snapchat by using the in-app reporting feature or by going to their website and submitting a report. Contact the authorities if you feel that you are in danger or if the person who…
In a recent article published in The Guardian, writer Jess Hill addresses the ongoing issue of revenge porn on Facebook and the need for a culture change within the company to effectively address it. Hill cites a study conducted by the Australian government, which found that one in five Australians have been affected by revenge…
In Alabama, distributing private images without the consent of the person depicted is a criminal offense under Ala. Code 1975, §13A-6-240. This law, also known as “revenge porn” or “nonconsensual pornography,” makes it illegal to distribute or publish images of a person engaged in sexual conduct, or depicting the private parts of a person, without…
Revenge porn, also known as nonconsensual pornography, is the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of someone without their consent. In Utah, this is considered a criminal offense under Utah Code § 76-5b-203(5). This law makes it illegal to intentionally distribute, display, or publish any sexually explicit image or video of another person without…
Revenge porn, also known as non-consensual pornography, is a growing problem in the state of Texas. This illegal activity involves the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of someone without their consent. In Texas, revenge porn is considered a criminal offense and can result in serious legal consequences. Texas has a law against “Unlawful…
Revenge porn, also known as non-consensual pornography, is a growing issue in the state of Florida. This type of behavior involves the sharing of sexually explicit images or videos of someone without their consent, often as a form of revenge or retaliation. In Florida, revenge porn is illegal under state law. In 2015, Florida passed…
A new federal law protects revenge porn victims Earlier this year, Congress passed a new federal law giving victims of nonconsensual pornography (commonly referred to as “revenge porn”) the right to sue their victimizer. The law is titled “Civil action relating to disclosure of intimate images” and is codified at 15 U.S.C. § 6851. In…
Nonconsensual pornography, commonly referred to as “revenge porn” can take many forms. One of the most common forms of revenge porn involves the posting of private intimate images or videos of someone else on social media, without permission. This happens on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat and TikTok. All of these social media platforms have…