Search Results: keywords:"consent"

  • S. 4409 — To prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,455

    The bill S. 4409, titled "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act," aims to outlaw the unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions, including "deepfakes" and images involving minors. It allows victims to take civil action against offenders and outlines...

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    The "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act" is a rule that says people can't share private pictures of others without asking first, especially if the pictures were changed in a tricky way (like with deepfakes). If someone breaks this rule, they can get in trouble and have to pay money, but there are some exceptions for good reasons like helping the police.

  • H. R. 8387 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the disclosure of intimate images, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,300

    H.R. 8387, also known as the “Victimizer Accountability for Nonconsensual Images and Spiteful Humiliation Act” or the “VANISH Act,” aims to change the United States Code to make it illegal to share intimate images of someone without their permission. The bill specifies that...

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    The VANISH Act is a rule that says people can't show or share private pictures of someone without asking them first, and if they do, they might get in big trouble, like paying money or going to jail.

  • H. R. 7567 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the production or distribution of digital forgeries of intimate visual depictions of identifiable individuals, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,135

    H.R. 7567, known as the “Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2024,” aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to stop the creation and distribution of digital forgeries involving intimate images of identifiable individuals without their consent. The bill...

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    This bill wants to stop people from making fake, private pictures of others without asking them first. If someone breaks the rules, they might have to pay money or go to jail, but it's okay to share these pictures for things like helping the police or doctors.

  • S. 412 — An Act To provide that it is unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for the individual’s lack of consent to the distribution, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,771

    S. 412, also known as the "Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023" or the "SHIELD Act of 2023," makes it illegal to distribute intimate visual depictions without the depicted individual's consent, especially if it causes harm. This act...

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    The SHIELD Act of 2023 says it's not okay to share private pictures or videos of someone without their permission because it can hurt them. Breaking this rule can lead to serious trouble, like fines or going to jail, but there are some special cases like for teachers or police where sharing might be allowed.

  • S. 3718 — To prevent the distribution of intimate visual depictions without consent.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,084

    S. 3718 is a legislative proposal aimed at addressing the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. The bill, known as the "PROTECT Act of 2024," requires online platforms to verify users' identities and ages before allowing them to upload pornographic content. It also...

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    The PROTECT Act of 2024 wants to make sure that people can't share private pictures of others without their permission. It tells websites to check who people are before they can post adult pictures and sets big fines if they don't follow the rules.

  • H. R. 8989 — To require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,708

    H.R. 8989, known as the "TAKE IT DOWN Act," mandates that online platforms remove intimate images or videos shared without consent if they identify the person depicted. The bill updates the Communications Act to prohibit using online services to publish such content without consent,...

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    The "TAKE IT DOWN Act" is a rule that says websites have to take down private pictures and videos if someone shares them without asking the person in the picture first. It aims to protect people, especially kids, from having their pictures shown online without permission.