Hidden Camera Crimes And Revenge Porn: The Role Of Social Media Platforms In Controlling Non-Consensual Content
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 9
- 1 min read
Jamuna S, BSc LLB (Hons), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
ABSTRACT
The digital revolution has created new platforms for the connectivity and the communication but it has given rise to a surge in privacy violations which is particularly targeting women. Amongst one is revenge porn – the non- consensual sharing of intimate images or the act of posting private photos or videos without their consent. The second one is hidden camera crimes – unauthorised recording of individuals in private settings without their consent. These acts not only violate the right to privacy and dignity but it also inflict deep social and psychological trauma on victims. The widespread use of social media platforms has further complicated the issue, enabling rapid and often irreversible dissemination of such content. This paper examines the relationship between the digital platforms and non-consensual sexual content, with a particular emphasizes on the obligations of social media companies to address and prevent this kind of abuse. It also discuss about the proliferation of Revenge porn and Hidden camera crimes in the digital age and their impact on victims. It looks at the laws currently control voyeuristic and revenge porn offenses in India and few other countries, evaluating their sufficiency and difficulties in enforcing them and court rulings. It evaluates how effectively tech companies respond through content moderation and takedown mechanisms. Using case studies and legal analysis, the paper argues for stronger laws, victim – sensitive redressal systems, and stricter regulation of online platforms to protect the privacy and dignity in the digital age.
Keywords: revenge porn, illicit content, media platforms, violence against women, hidden camera crimes.
