California Introduces Bill (SB 981) To Address Non-Consensual Explicit Digital Content Sharing “Revenge Porn” on Social Media

California’s SB 981 introduces new requirements for social media platforms to address unauthorised sharing of explicit digital content in tackling revenge porn. The law mandates prompt reporting mechanisms, temporary content blocking, and removal of proven non-consensual intimate material.

California Introduces Bill (SB 981) To Address Non-Consensual Explicit Digital Content Sharing “Revenge Porn” on Social Media

On 1 January 2025, California's Senate Bill 981 (SB 981) came into effect, introducing measures to combat the unauthorised sharing of sexually explicit digital content on social media platforms.

This legislation addresses the growing issue of non-consensual intimate imagery, often referred to as "revenge porn," by establishing clear protocols for reporting and removing such content.

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