In 2014, the Georgia General Assembly enacted OCGA § 16-11-90 to criminalize the unlawful distribution of intimate images. The statute has been amended several times, with its most recent update in 2022 expanding protections for victims of digitally altered or fabricated content.

Under the current version of the law, a person commits an offense if they distribute intimate images of another person without that person’s consent. This includes not only actual images, but also “falsely created videographic or still images”—commonly known as deepfakes.

What Is a Deepfake?

A deepfake is a digitally manipulated image or video in which a person’s face—or other identifying features—are superimposed onto another individual’s body. While the technology was initially used for entertainment, it has been increasingly exploited to create nonconsensual pornographic content.

By 2017, deepfake pornography featuring celebrities began to surface on platforms like Reddit. These artificial images falsely depict well-known individuals in explicit situations by merging their facial features with adult content.

As the technology has evolved, deepfake exploitation has spread to private individuals, creating devastating personal and reputational harm for victims.

If You Are a Victim of Deepfake Pornography in Georgia

If you have been targeted by a deepfake or revenge pornographic image, you do not have to suffer in silence. Georgia law provides criminal and potentially civil remedies under OCGA § 16-11-90. You should contact a lawyer who is experienced in these emerging digital privacy issues.

We represent victims of deepfake revenge porn and can advise you on your rights, potential legal claims, and how to pursue justice. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.