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Pornhub deletes millions of user-generated videos after public backlash

# Revenge Porn

Pornhub deletes millions of user-generated videos after public backlash

Dec 14th 2020, 11:03 PM 49,041 Views 32 Comments

A New York Times investigation revealed that videos on the adult-content site depicted incidents of rape and violence.

Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'

# Revenge Porn

Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'

Dec 1st 2020, 6:22 PM 14,608 Views 17 Comments

People could face up to seven years in prison if they publish intimate images without consent.

McEntee wants image-based abuse to be illegal by the end of the year

# Consent

McEntee wants image-based abuse to be illegal by the end of the year

Nov 24th 2020, 1:51 PM 14,763 Views 11 Comments

People could face up to seven years in prison if they publish intimate images without consent.

Sharing intimate images with intent to harm could carry seven year prison sentence

# Sexual Abuse

Sharing intimate images with intent to harm could carry seven year prison sentence

Nov 23rd 2020, 5:14 PM 36,408 Views 35 Comments

The new offences deal with the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

McEntee says anyone who shares intimate images without consent 'will face serious criminal sanctions'

# Abuse

McEntee says anyone who shares intimate images without consent 'will face serious criminal sanctions'

Updated Nov 20th 2020, 6:00 PM 37,645 Views 0 Comments

The justice minister said the recent sharing of images without consent has angered her and she will bring in “tough new laws”.

Gardaí looking into allegations that large number of images of women were shared online without their consent

# Abuse

Gardaí looking into allegations that large number of images of women were shared online without their consent

Nov 19th 2020, 5:25 PM 85,144 Views 0 Comments

An online messaging platform, Discord, deleted a server and banned users.

'An ideal vehicle for harassment': New revenge porn law will cover deepfake technology

# Pornography

'An ideal vehicle for harassment': New revenge porn law will cover deepfake technology

Nov 18th 2019, 12:05 AM 19,447 Views 15 Comments

A number of US states have this year moved to ban the use of this technology to create pornographic videos of individuals.

# Opinion

Opinion: New laws to ban 'upskirting' and 'revenge porn' are welcome but stalking should also be defined as a crime

May 13th 2019, 7:00 AM 18,883 Views 15 Comments

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.

Ireland set to make revenge porn and 'upskirting' illegal under new legislation

# Outlawed

Ireland set to make revenge porn and 'upskirting' illegal under new legislation

May 1st 2019, 6:10 AM 32,283 Views 22 Comments

It will also be an offence to send obscene messages using any form of online communications.

How young women can recognise dating abuse and get help if they need it

# Too Into You

How young women can recognise dating abuse and get help if they need it

Feb 14th 2019, 6:20 AM 24,070 Views 60 Comments

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

Feb 7th 2019, 12:11 PM 49,455 Views 24 Comments

TheJournal.ie reported on the existence of the site yesterday and spoke with one of its victims.

Intimate photographs and personal details of young Irish women posted online without consent

# Revenge Porn

Intimate photographs and personal details of young Irish women posted online without consent

Feb 6th 2019, 6:06 PM 102,738 Views 57 Comments

The online group has grown exponentially over the last week or so.

Man (50) who threatened to put intimate images of ex-girlfriend on Facebook avoids jail

# Revenge Porn

Man (50) who threatened to put intimate images of ex-girlfriend on Facebook avoids jail

Nov 29th 2018, 6:00 AM 20,205 Views 0 Comments

John Lyons said his ex owed him €5,000 from money he claimed he spent on her during their relationship.

# Revenge Porn

From The Daily Edge

# Revenge Porn

Love Island's Zara story shows how the attitude towards revenge porn victims needs to change

Oct 2nd 2018, 4:25 PM 7,924 Views 0 Comments

Sex education still isn’t going far enough.

# Revenge Porn

From The Daily Edge

# 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

Feb 20th 2018, 10:23 AM 5,945 Views 0 Comments

Blac Chyna’s attorney took to Instagram to say “Men… We need to do better.”

'Ireland is behind the times in tackling revenge porn'

# Online Abuse

'Ireland is behind the times in tackling revenge porn'

Jan 31st 2018, 2:40 PM 11,179 Views 32 Comments

Labour’s Brendan Howlin said other countries have legislated against revenge porn and secured convictions.

Youtube star wins landmark revenge porn case, proposes to girlfriend on court steps

# London

Youtube star wins landmark revenge porn case, proposes to girlfriend on court steps

Jan 17th 2018, 10:50 PM 41,593 Views 23 Comments

Chrissy Chambers had been seeking to have videos of her and her ex-boyfriend removed from the internet for nearly five years.

Sending nudes to Facebook? Platform trying new way to combat revenge porn

# Without Consent

Sending nudes to Facebook? Platform trying new way to combat revenge porn

Nov 8th 2017, 3:15 PM 8,562 Views 9 Comments

Facebook has teamed up with an Australian State agency to attempt a new of preventing images being shared online without consent.

Cyberbullying: 'Girls' lives can be ripped apart by angry boys who can't have them'

# Revenge Porn

Cyberbullying: 'Girls' lives can be ripped apart by angry boys who can't have them'

Aug 27th 2017, 3:30 PM 21,040 Views 82 Comments

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.

TV star Blac Chyna exploring 'all legal options' amid Rob Kardashian 'revenge porn' claims

# Explicit Photos

TV star Blac Chyna exploring 'all legal options' amid Rob Kardashian 'revenge porn' claims

Jul 6th 2017, 4:12 PM 29,450 Views 23 Comments

Her former fiancé shared explicit photos on Twitter and Instagram.

Leaked documents 'show Facebook's secret censorship rules'

# Ira Comments

Leaked documents 'show Facebook's secret censorship rules'

May 22nd 2017, 6:52 PM 17,912 Views 26 Comments

The Guardian has published documents which claim to reveal what posts are and aren’t allowed on Facebook.

Facebook is bringing in new measures to crack down on revenge porn

# Harassment

Facebook is bringing in new measures to crack down on revenge porn

Apr 5th 2017, 3:04 PM 6,804 Views 3 Comments

The social media platform can now prevent intimate images from being shared on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.

Co Clare 'loner' avoids jail after posting photos of 19 local teenage girls to porn site

# Facebook Friends

Co Clare 'loner' avoids jail after posting photos of 19 local teenage girls to porn site

Feb 1st 2017, 6:24 PM 32,256 Views 0 Comments

Evan Meehan was ordered to seek professional help.

'I will hunt you down and find you': Meet the New York solicitor who's tackling revenge porn

# Seeking Justice

'I will hunt you down and find you': Meet the New York solicitor who's tackling revenge porn

Jan 4th 2017, 4:09 PM 33,180 Views 34 Comments

Strict new laws on revenge porn are set to come into effect in Ireland.

Revenge porn perpetrators to be jailed under new laws

# Clampdown

Revenge porn perpetrators to be jailed under new laws

Dec 31st 2016, 10:25 AM 16,713 Views 74 Comments

Women’s Aid said in some cases ex-partners have advertised their partners on escort sites without their consent or knowledge.

Report recommends that 'revenge porn' and 'upskirting' are made criminal offences

# Digital Safety

Report recommends that 'revenge porn' and 'upskirting' are made criminal offences

Sep 27th 2016, 8:09 AM 16,531 Views 49 Comments

The Law Reform Commission also said that anonymous abuse and online stalking should be included as forms of harassment.

Italian woman dies by suicide after video of her having sex goes viral

# Tiziana Cantone

Italian woman dies by suicide after video of her having sex goes viral

Sep 16th 2016, 7:48 AM 95,445 Views 100 Comments

Tiziana Cantone’s death has sparked a debate in Italy about online privacy.

Why isn't 'revenge porn' illegal in Ireland?

# Harassment

Why isn't 'revenge porn' illegal in Ireland?

Jun 23rd 2016, 7:20 AM 16,825 Views 28 Comments

Recent cases have highlighted the gaps in the law around cyber harassment.

'It made me feel really dirty' - Victim powerless against revenge porn attack

# Legislative Change

'It made me feel really dirty' - Victim powerless against revenge porn attack

Jun 21st 2016, 4:36 PM 31,630 Views 77 Comments

When Jane’s ex-boyfriend posted naked photos and a sex video online, gardaí were unable to take any action against him.

Clare man charged with uploading photos of local teenage girls to porn site

# Facebook Friends

Clare man charged with uploading photos of local teenage girls to porn site

May 19th 2016, 8:54 AM 34,244 Views 0 Comments

The alleged offences took place during a period when he was aged 19 and 20.

Students' Union not happy with university top brass after probe dismisses 'UCD 200' claims

# Revenge Porn

Students' Union not happy with university top brass after probe dismisses 'UCD 200' claims

Feb 15th 2016, 10:19 AM 20,601 Views 74 Comments

UCDSU says management have treated the allegations as ‘public relations’ matter.

UCD journalist defends report after investigation dismissing 'revenge porn' allegations

# Responding

UCD journalist defends report after investigation dismissing 'revenge porn' allegations

Feb 13th 2016, 2:23 PM 25,577 Views 107 Comments

The university stated yesterday evening that the allegations were unsubstantiated.

UCD investigation dismisses 'revenge porn' allegations made by college newspaper

# Unsubstantiated

UCD investigation dismisses 'revenge porn' allegations made by college newspaper

Feb 12th 2016, 8:45 PM 28,832 Views 166 Comments

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.