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Protect your images

Last updated on January 30, 2025

Has someone shared (or threatened to share) an intimate image or video of you without your consent? It’s not your fault and you are not alone – the Intimate Images Protection Service can help.

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We want to hear from you

Are you between the ages of 12–18 years old? Take an online survey to share your thoughts about sharing private pictures or videos without permission.

  • Anonymous: No one will know your answers
  • Fast: It takes about 10 minutes

The government of British Columbia offers services to help people whose private pictures or videos were shared without their permission.

We want to know if these services are helpful for young people and how they could be improved in the future.

Take the survey

Download the intimate images survey poster (PDF, 296.1KB)

 

Sharing someone else's intimate images (or threatening to share them) without consent is against the law in B.C. The Intimate Images Protection Act makes it easier to get your images deleted by the people and/or online platforms sharing them.

The Intimate Images Protection Service can help you by:

  • Providing specialized support and resources
  • Sharing information about your options (like applying to the Civil Resolution Tribunal)
  • Helping you navigate whatever pathway(s) you choose

Intimate Images Protection Service

If someone shared (or threatened to share) your intimate images, we can help. The Intimate Images Protection Service is here to listen, to support you, and help you explore your options. 

It's against the law

Learn more about B.C.’s Intimate Images Protection Act, which addresses the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

Report and remove your images

Explore your options for reporting and/or removing an intimate image that someone shared (or threatened to share) without your consent – including through B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal.

Crisis support and key resources

Access 24/7 crisis support services and useful resources (steps for handling ‘sextortion,’ how to keep digital evidence, and more).

 

You can make a claim directly with the Civil Resolution Tribunal.