Protection Against Revenge Porn & Non-Consensual Images
Sharing private images without consent is a serious crime.
🗣️ What this means for you
If someone shares or threatens to share your private, intimate photos or videos online without your permission, it is a serious criminal offense. You can get these removed and the offender arrested.
Step-by-Step Action Plan
Step 1: Do NOT delete the messages. Take screenshots as evidence (including URL/profile links).
Step 2: File an anonymous or named complaint at cybercrime.gov.in (they have a specific section for women/children).
Step 3: You can approach the police station and file an FIR under IT Act.
Step 4: Use the "Report" button on the social media platform to get the content taken down.
Step 5: Contact organizations like the Internet Freedom Foundation or StopNCII.org for help removing the images.
⚖️ The Relevant Law
Information Technology Act, 2000 (2000)
Section 66E & 67A
"Punishment for violation of privacy and publishing sexually explicit act in electronic form."
⚠️ Punishment / Penalty
Imprisonment up to 5 years (7 years for repeat offense) and hefty fines.
Required Documents
- 📄Screenshots of the content and threats
- 📄URLs of the websites where it was posted