Online Safety Commission receives reports that some social media accounts are uploading intimate videos and photos that feature other people

It has been brought to the attention of the Online Safety Commission that there are some social media accounts which are uploading intimate videos and photos that feature other people.

The Commission says it will only be able to take any action in getting the Image Based Abuse content removed from the social media platforms after a formal complaint has been lodged by the victims who are featured in the content.

They strongly condemn such acts and urge the members of the public who are being victimised to lodge their complaints.

The posting of such intimate materials that contains other people are classified as Image Based Abuse by the Commission.

Any person who has been featured in the intimate image or video; parent or guardian of the person in the intimate image or video and they are a child under 18; or parent or guardian of the person in the intimate image or video and they need help due to a cognitive, mental or physical issue, can file a complaint.

The Commission will first analyse the complaint and discuss with the victim; and then contact the concerned social media platform and request for removal of the content.

If you are a victim of Image Based Abuse, you can help in combatting the issue by lodging a complaint to the Online Safety Commission by visiting the Commission Office at Level 9, Suvavou House, Victoria Parade, Suva, call on (679) 998 0242/ 330 0547 or send an email on help@osc.com.fj You can also visit Commission website on www.osc.com.fj and report your complaint via the “Report Now” link on the website.

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