What can I do if my images are used for sexual contents?
What should I do when I face these situations?
Timeline of action
When facing voyeurism:
Step 1:
Avoid direct confrontation with the peeping tom and seek a third party to handle the situation.
(If in MTR/shopping mall, immediately alert nearby security staff)
Step 2:
Keep Evidence (Screencap is ok):
safely take photo/video evidence of the perpetrator or device id possible
Note down details about the incident, including time, location, and descriptions of the perpetrator.
Step 3:
Report to the police and ask for case reference number.
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You have the right to call the police. If the police talk you out of it, you can insist on reporting it.
Step 4:
Ongoing protection (Optional):
Consider applying for restraining order if perpetrator is known.
Explore the possibility of filing a civil lawsuit for damages if needed.
When facing unlawful recording of intimate part:
Step 1:
Avoid direct confrontation with the peeping tom and seek a third party to handle the situation.
(If in MTR/shopping mall, immediately alert nearby security staff)
Step 2:
Leave the camera man at the scene.
Together with the third party, watch out whether the eavesdropper has deleted the evidence or changed his/her phone/equipment.
Step 3:
You can ask the other party to:
1. delete the photo⮕Step 4
2. report to the police if you wish⮕Step 5
Step 4: (Delete the photo)
Confirm that photos in the trash can, recently deleted, and on the cloud have all been deleted.
Step 5: (Report to the police)
(If needed, you can connect support organization to assist you reporting to police)
(1) Collect documents: location (exact spot, time, date), the camera man's face.
(2) You have the right to call the police. If the police talk you out of it, you can insist on reporting it.
(3) Ask for case reference number.
Step 6 (Optional):
Seek for legal advice if needed
When facing publication of intimate images without consent:
Step 1:
Stay calm.
(You can find professions to plan next step)
Step 2:
Keep Evidence (Screencap is ok):
URLs containing the images.
Uploader's or re-sharer's username.
Date and time of the posts and any shares.
The specific private image(s) posted.
If possible, the uploader's IP address (if not visible, the police may request this from network providers).
Any other relevant details that may aid in the investigation.
Step 3:
Report and Request Removal.
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When someone is threatening to share my intimate images:
Step 1:
Remain calm and don't do anything if you don't know how to respond to the other person.
(You can find professions to plan next step)
Step 2:
Keep Evidence.
Including cap-screen, record conversation
Step 3:
Warn the other party that there is a chance of committing blackmail and intimidation to deter further action.
Step 4: (Optional)
Seek for legal advice if needed
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