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Online Harms: Intimate Images

Is there a sexual image of you online and you don’t know what to do?

If you are under 18 and someone is sharing an intimate image or video of you, there ARE steps you can take. We can help.

Additional Legislation in Certain Provinces

The following provinces have their own additional legislation in place to complement the existing criminal law related to the offence of non-consensual distribution of intimate image. If you are affected by someone having and/or sharing your intimate image, select your province below for more information. Note that as of May 2, 2024, Ontario, Québec, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut do not currently have any additional legislation in place.


The above is general information and is provided to help you better understand the law. It is not intended to include everything, and you should reference the actual legislation if you need to understand more about the law. It is NOT legal advice — consult a lawyer when needed. This area of law is relatively recent and it is not possible to predict how this particular law will be interpreted and enforced by police and the courts.