Intimate image abuse is when someone shares or threatens to share private, sexual, or nude images or videos of another person without their consent. This type of abuse is often labelled "revenge porn", but this term can be misleading. These acts are usually about power, control, and humiliation, not revenge.
What Counts as an Intimate Image?
Covered images include:
- Photos or videos of sexual acts
- Genitals, buttocks, or breasts shown in private
- Images stored digitally or physically (phones, laptops, printouts, etc.)
- Edited or manipulated versions of such content
Not covered:
- Text-only messages or emails
- Public nudity like streaking or protests