Kentucky Statute 531.120 also includes provisions related to the criminal offense of “revenge porn,” which involves the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos without the consent of the individual depicted. This behavior is also commonly referred to as “non-consensual pornography.” Under the Kentucky revenge porn law, individuals who distribute or possess sexually explicit images…
How StopNCII.org Can Help Remove Intimate Images from the Internet If you’re a victim of non-consensual intimate image (NCII) sharing—commonly known as “revenge porn”—you are not alone, and there are powerful tools available to help. One of the most effective free tools available today is StopNCII.org, a no-cost, privacy-focused resource that helps victims protect themselves…
In 2014, Virginia became one of the first states in the United States to enact a law specifically targeting the disclosure of private images, commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The law, codified as Virginia Statute § 8.01-40.4, makes it illegal to distribute or share sexually explicit images or videos of another person without their…
In December 2015, North Carolina became the ninth state in the United States to enact a law against the disclosure of private images, also known as “revenge porn.” The law, called the Disclosure of Private Images Act, makes it illegal to intentionally disclose or distribute sexually explicit images of another person without their consent. The…
Revenge porn is a serious issue that affects many people across the United States. In New Jersey, there are laws in place to protect individuals from this form of harassment and abuse. In this blog post, we will discuss New Jersey’s laws against revenge porn, including what it is, the penalties associated with it, and…
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.…
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…
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…
It is shocking to discover that someone else has shared your intimate personal images or videos without your permission. The shock can be even greater when the betrayal of trust is from a former partner. However, once you discover that you have become a revenge porn victim there are 5 things you should do as…