Fighting online abuse shouldn’t be up to the victims
Companies and governments should do more to prevent ‘revenge porn’ without asking potential victims to send their nude photos to Facebook.
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How the Take It Down Act tackles nonconsensual deepfake porn − and how it falls short
A law with broad bipartisan support aims to take on AI-generated sexual abuse, but enforcement issues and privacy blind spots could leave victims just as vulnerable.
Rape threats and cyberhate? Vote no to the new digital divide
Cyberhate would deny women their full democratic rights as citizens, yet this is trivialised and dismissed – just as sexual violence, discrimination and workplace harassment have been for decades.
More than revenge: when intimate images are posted online
“Revenge porn”. It’s when a partner or ex-partner posts nude or intimate pictures or videos online and without consent. And in the absence of better laws, perpetrators are largely getting away with it…
Revenge isn’t always sweet, but it can be beautiful
Most revenge isn’t violent or dramatic, but instead involves petty acts against coworkers or lovers. And some types work better than others.
As use of digital platforms surges, we’ll need stronger global efforts to protect human rights online
During the COVID-19 pandemic, online platforms might seem to be safer places to work and socialise, but online abuse is expected to rise – and women are at a higher risk.
If you’re sending intimate photos, taking a selfie is legally safer – here’s how to protect yourself
An expert explains what to do if you find images of yourself online.
Snapchat has its risks but it’s a powerful tool for youth creativity and socialisation
The ephemeral social media platform Snapchat is a hit with young people. And while it can lead to risky behaviour, it can also encourage creative experimentation and socialisation.
‘Be careful posting images online’ is just another form of modern‑day victim‑blaming
Telling girls and young women to ‘be careful what images you share’ contributes to the shaming and humiliation of victims by placing the responsibility back onto them for their own humiliation.
Our digital lives mean memories and life online can continue even after death
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. So said Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years. Now that we spend so much time online, our digital…
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