Immediate legal help for victims of unauthorized distribution of intimate images.
Our lawyers are experienced in handling the technical aspects of unauthorized intimate image distribution, also known as revenge porn. That includes the identification of IP addresses and cooperating with law enforcement and IT professionals to minimize online exposure.
Revenge porn, or distribution of intimate images, is the uploading of private and sexual photos or videos to publicly accessible media or websites without consent from all depicted individuals.
Mincher Koeman’s lawyers can help minimize reputational damage resulting from distribution of intimate images. We provide:
While Alberta currently lacks a specific common law tort for revenge porn, leaving victims without direct recourse under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) against individuals, our firm believes this may evolve given national trends and the significant harm caused.
In the meantime, our lawyers in Alberta act swiftly by issuing Cease and Desist letters and implementing reputation protection strategies, including takedown notices and de-indexing efforts, to help minimize the impact of non-consensually shared intimate images.
While Alberta doesn’t currently have a specific law addressing the non-consensual sharing of intimate images by individuals, our lawyers can explore several legal avenues, including pursuing civil actions for breach of privacy based on evolving common law arguments, and assisting with takedown requests to online platforms. We can also explore potential remedies under other existing legislation.
Document everything, including who shared the images, where they were shared, and any communication you’ve had. Contact our office immediately so we can advise you on sending Cease and Desist letters and initiating reputation management strategies to minimize the spread and impact of the images.
Yes, our team has experience executing strategies to assist with reputation protection. This includes sending takedown notices to website administrators and social media platforms, working to de-index the images from search engines, and employing other methods to reduce their online visibility and impact your reputation.
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