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Is it sexual assault to secretly record consensual sex? Ottawa case sparks debateThe federal government added a Criminal Code charge for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online, and some provincial legislatures have changed laws.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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Woman wins huge $1.6B settlement in Texas revenge porn caseThe settlement 'sends a message' to deter others from posting explicit photos of people online without their consent, the woman's lawyers said.TrendingAug 15, 2023
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New Meta-funded tool helps teens remove explicit images onlineA new tool helps teens remove explicit images and videos of themselves from the internet, including from participating platforms Instagram, OnlyFans and Pornhub.CanadaFeb 27, 2023
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Domestic violence, rural N.S. and how transition houses remain a crucial lifeline for womenA Halifax lawyer calls for expanded access to resources for victims of intimate partner violence in the digital age, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.CrimeJan 14, 2022
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Saskatchewan intimate images legislation doesn’t address full scope of the issue: advocatesAdvocates welcome strengthened measures to address non-consensual sharing of intimate images, but say the legislation has lots of room for improvement.CanadaNov 19, 2021
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Extortion cases increased 170% from 2012 to 2018 in Canada: StatCanPolice-reported cases of extortion have exploded in Canada rising by roughly 170 per cent from 2012 to 2018. Digital crimes like "sextortion" are helping fuel the rise.CanadaJul 23, 2019
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Newfoundland and Labrador introduces law protecting ‘revenge porn’ victimsThe Intimate Images Protection Act would give victims the option to take their case to civil court.PoliticsNov 13, 2018
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New legal options for ‘revenge porn’ cases in SaskatchewanNew legal options in Saskatchewan allow a person whose intimate images have been shared without their consent to sue in small claims court.CanadaSep 17, 2018
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After Australia trial, Facebook wants Canadians to upload nude pics to fight revenge pornThe program allows users who want to protect themselves from 'revenge porn,' to share intimate images privately with Facebook and Instagram ahead of time.CanadaMay 23, 2018
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Woodstock police appeal to potential victims in ‘intimate images’ investigationWoodstock police are looking to speak with anyone who may have had intimate images of themselves shared without their permission.CrimeApr 13, 2018
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