Province Looking At New Services To Help People Protect Intimate Images

More from the province on legislation to help people who have had their intimate images or videos shared online.

The Intimate Images Protection Act is now in effect/ The Province, in partnership with the Civil Resolution Tribunal, is launching two new services to help people who have had their images shared without their consent quickly access self-help tools to diagnose their legal issues, get information about their rights and connect to supports.

“Circulating or threatening to distribute intimate images is sexualized violence and it can have devastating impacts,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General.

“We are creating more legal options so that victims can get the justice they deserve on their own terms and making sure they have the tools and support to regain control of their lives.”

These applications can be made without notice and without naming a respondent.

Distribution without consent can lead to fines of as much as $500 per day, if it is an individual, or as much as $5,000 per day, if it is a website, for not following the order to stop sharing.

The Province is also launching the Intimate Images Protection Service, to provide emotional support, information, and resources, while helping people work with the Tribunal.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.