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Pornhub deletes millions of user-generated videos after public backlash
A New York Times investigation revealed that videos on the adult-content site depicted incidents of rape and violence.
# revenge porn
Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'
People could face up to seven years in prison if they publish intimate images without consent.
# Consent
McEntee wants image-based abuse to be illegal by the end of the year
People could face up to seven years in prison if they publish intimate images without consent.
# Sexual Abuse
Sharing intimate images with intent to harm could carry seven year prison sentence
The new offences deal with the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.
# Abuse
McEntee says anyone who shares intimate images without consent 'will face serious criminal sanctions'
The justice minister said the recent sharing of images without consent has angered her and she will bring in “tough new laws”.
# Abuse
Gardaí looking into allegations that large number of images of women were shared online without their consent
An online messaging platform, Discord, deleted a server and banned users.
# Pornography
'An ideal vehicle for harassment': New revenge porn law will cover deepfake technology
A number of US states have this year moved to ban the use of this technology to create pornographic videos of individuals.
Voices
Opinion: New laws to ban 'upskirting' and 'revenge porn' are welcome but stalking should also be defined as a crime
The Law Reform Commission says stalking should be defined as a crime and the introduction of stalking laws in the UK resulted in an increase in prosecutions, writes Catherine O’Sullivan.
# Outlawed
Ireland set to make revenge porn and 'upskirting' illegal under new legislation
It will also be an offence to send obscene messages using any form of online communications.
# too into you
How young women can recognise dating abuse and get help if they need it
Most women who experience severe abuse in intimate relationships first do so when they are under 25.
# Reddit
'Irish Sluts' page banned from Reddit after violating 'anti-involuntary pornography' policy
TheJournal.ie reported on the existence of the site yesterday and spoke with one of its victims.
# revenge porn
Intimate photographs and personal details of young Irish women posted online without consent
The online group has grown exponentially over the last week or so.
# revenge porn
Man (50) who threatened to put intimate images of ex-girlfriend on Facebook avoids jail
John Lyons said his ex owed him €5,000 from money he claimed he spent on her during their relationship.
# revenge porn
Love Island's Zara story shows how the attitude towards revenge porn victims needs to change
Sex education still isn’t going far enough.
# revenge porn
Blac Chyna's lawyers are calling for change on social media after the model became a victim of revenge porn again this week
Blac Chyna’s attorney took to Instagram to say “Men… We need to do better.”
# Online abuse
'Ireland is behind the times in tackling revenge porn'
Labour’s Brendan Howlin said other countries have legislated against revenge porn and secured convictions.
# London
Youtube star wins landmark revenge porn case, proposes to girlfriend on court steps
Chrissy Chambers had been seeking to have videos of her and her ex-boyfriend removed from the internet for nearly five years.
# without consent
Sending nudes to Facebook? Platform trying new way to combat revenge porn
Facebook has teamed up with an Australian State agency to attempt a new of preventing images being shared online without consent.
Voices
Cyberbullying: 'Girls' lives can be ripped apart by angry boys who can't have them'
We need to be watchful of the dark side of human nature that is prone to destroying others so they can feel superior, writes Stella O’Malley.
# explicit photos
TV star Blac Chyna exploring 'all legal options' amid Rob Kardashian 'revenge porn' claims
Her former fiancé shared explicit photos on Twitter and Instagram.
# ira comments
Leaked documents 'show Facebook's secret censorship rules'
The Guardian has published documents which claim to reveal what posts are and aren’t allowed on Facebook.
# Harassment
Facebook is bringing in new measures to crack down on revenge porn
The social media platform can now prevent intimate images from being shared on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
# Facebook Friends
Co Clare 'loner' avoids jail after posting photos of 19 local teenage girls to porn site
Evan Meehan was ordered to seek professional help.
# seeking justice
'I will hunt you down and find you': Meet the New York solicitor who's tackling revenge porn
Strict new laws on revenge porn are set to come into effect in Ireland.
# Clampdown
Revenge porn perpetrators to be jailed under new laws
Women’s Aid said in some cases ex-partners have advertised their partners on escort sites without their consent or knowledge.
# Digital Safety
Report recommends that 'revenge porn' and 'upskirting' are made criminal offences
The Law Reform Commission also said that anonymous abuse and online stalking should be included as forms of harassment.
# tiziana cantone
Italian woman dies by suicide after video of her having sex goes viral
Tiziana Cantone’s death has sparked a debate in Italy about online privacy.
# Harassment
Why isn't 'revenge porn' illegal in Ireland?
Recent cases have highlighted the gaps in the law around cyber harassment.
# legislative change
'It made me feel really dirty' - Victim powerless against revenge porn attack
When Jane’s ex-boyfriend posted naked photos and a sex video online, gardaí were unable to take any action against him.
# Facebook Friends
Clare man charged with uploading photos of local teenage girls to porn site
The alleged offences took place during a period when he was aged 19 and 20.
# revenge porn
Students' Union not happy with university top brass after probe dismisses 'UCD 200' claims
UCDSU says management have treated the allegations as ‘public relations’ matter.
# responding
UCD journalist defends report after investigation dismissing 'revenge porn' allegations
The university stated yesterday evening that the allegations were unsubstantiated.
# unsubstantiated
UCD investigation dismisses 'revenge porn' allegations made by college newspaper
The investigation found “no evidence” of a specific private Facebook group in which male students were said to be sharing intimate photos of female students.
# explicit images
Investigation over revenge porn allegations at UCD
The university said any student found to have shared intimate images of other students could face expulsion.
# Humiliation
A 24 year old has become the first woman to be convicted of revenge porn
Paige Mitchell posted the photos on Facebook after a violent row with her girlfriend.
# revenge porn
Here's what happened when a TV presenter posted naked photos of herself online
Anna Richardson got an insight into the world of revenge porn.
# sexy selfies
Journalist posts naked photos of herself on revenge porn website
Anna Richardson has warned people about the dangers of sharing intimate images.
# Your Say
Poll: Should Ireland introduce Revenge Porn laws?
It’s proving a success across the water.
# revenge porn
Man took intimate photos of his sleeping girlfriend and posted them to Facebook
11 people guilty of taking and sending pictures of exes under new UK Revenge Porn laws