GUWAHATI: In the age of digital connectivity, incidents involving the unauthorised sharing of private photos have become increasingly prevalent, causing distress and concern for individuals who fall victim to such privacy breaches. With the added fear of deepfake technology, the potential harm seems to loom larger than ever.
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The article provides a comprehensive guide on what one should do if their private photographs are leaked online.
- The first and foremost step for anyone facing the distressing situation of private photo leakage is to take immediate legal action. Filing a complaint at the local police station or the cyber cell is crucial. Law enforcement agencies are equipped to handle cybercrimes and initiate investigations promptly.
- An alternative option would be reporting through the Cyber Crime Portal, where individuals can file complaints online. The police and cyber cell authorities will then delve into the matter, taking necessary actions to address the issue.
What To Do If Complaints Are Not Helping
When filing complaints at the police station or cyber crime portal does not yield immediate results, individuals can turn to organisations like StopNCII.org. This website specialises in removing non-consensual intimate images from the internet.
Victims can visit the StopNCII.org website and create their case.
- The process involves answering a few simple questions and providing an explanation of the content in question.
- Notably, none of the victim's images are uploaded to the website during this process.
- Instead, a unique "hash" or digital fingerprint is generated from the image or video, which is then shared with participating companies, including social media giants like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
How StopNCII.org Works
StopNCII.org collaborates with various online platforms to ensure the removal of non-consensual intimate images. After victims create their cases on the website, the generated hash is shared with these participating companies. These companies, in turn, match the hash with the images available on their platforms and promptly remove the offending content.
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