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What is Revenge Porn?

Last updated Feb 15 2024 | Criminal Law

by Joseph Navas

by Joseph Navas

Director & Solicitor

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What are deepfakes?

Deepfakes are photos or videos which have been digitally altered to look like someone else. Cybersecurity company Deeptrace estimated in 2019 that 96% of deepfakes were pornographic in nature.

1. Can the police delete revenge porn from the offender’s phone?

Unfortunately, no. While the police do have the power to seize suspects’ devices, they do not have the power to delete any information from the device.

2. How can I get photos removed from the internet?

If the images involve children, you can report any images to the Internet Watch Foundation who will attempt to have them removed.

If instead the subjects are adults, you will have to contact the owner of each website to ask for the photos to be removed.

You may also ask search engines, such as Google. to remove the images.

Most social media sites allow users to report content or users directly. If you are struggling to get the images removed from social media, you may also wish to contact the Revenge Porn Helpline as they hold partnerships with social media platforms.

3. What if my employer finds out?

In some cases of revenge porn, victims report offenders threatening to send images to their employers in order to ruin their professional reputation.

In some cases, it may be beneficial to speak to your employee at the earliest possible opportunity or speak to your union (if you have one).

Due to the complexity of this situation, it is not often clear what the best course of action is. You should seek legal advice

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