Images shared without consent
Sharing another person's intimate photos or videos without their permission is a form of abuse. It can happen through a public post, a group chat, or a private message.
Permission matters every time an image is shared
Agreeing to a photo or sending it privately does not mean agreeing to its publication.
Anyone can share it without permission
It does not only happen after a breakup. Images may be passed between acquaintances, sold, or shared after someone gains unauthorized access to an account.
The image may be manipulated
Edited or fake intimate images made with artificial intelligence can also be used to humiliate, harass, or threaten someone.
The person sharing it is responsible
You do not need to justify why the image existed. You can seek support and report what happened.
How to seek removal of the content
Report the post
Use the platform's reporting option for intimate images shared without consent. Record links and account details; do not make new copies of sexual images of anyone under 18.
Check your age in the image
If you were under 18, consider Take It Down, even if you are now an adult. If you were 18 or older and are currently an adult, check StopNCII's eligibility criteria.
Get support through the process
Someone you trust can help you through these steps. If you are also being threatened or pressured to provide something, see the sextortion guidance.
Sources and further reading
- eSafety · Image-based abuse
- Take It Down · Eligibility and scope
- StopNCII · Eligibility criteria
- StopNCII · How it works
- eSafety · Supporting someone affected by image-based abuse
Content reviewed on October 4, 2026. Sources may describe services or laws specific to one country.