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Article 197.7 of the Spanish Penal Code
Article 197.7 of the Spanish Penal Code criminalises the disclosure of intimate images without the consent of the individuals involved. This provision aims to protect individuals, including children and young people, from the unauthorised sharing of private and sensitive content. Offenders may face criminal charges for violating this provision, including fines and imprisonment. The law was updated in 2015.
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor Report 2024).
Entities responsible for implementation: Ministerio de Justicia.
Dutch Criminal Code
Article 139h (amended in 2019) of the Dutch Criminal Code addresses the production and possession of sexual/intimate images or material and revenge pornography. It determines the adequate sentence and punishment for a person involved in such crimes.
(Source: Criminal Code).
Entities responsible for implementation: Government of the Netherlands.
Factsheet: deepfakes and sexualised violence
Artificial intelligence has become part of our everyday lives. This includes the increasingly authentic-looking deepfakes that are influencing the lives of children and young people. This factsheet provides an overview of the status quo of deepfakes, shows from a child protection perspective the problems that deepfakes can cause with regard to (sexualised) violence, and offers legal classifications as well as tips and support services.
Infographic: sexual harassment online
The study ‘Sexual Harassment Online’ clearly shows that sexual harassment on the internet is a sad part of everyday life for many children and young people in Austria. The infographic shows the key findings of the study, which was conducted in October 2024. 405 young people between the ages of 11 and 17 took part in the online survey. In addition, 70 young people from four school classes aged between 13 and 19 were interviewed in focus groups. Interviews with experts from counselling centres and academia rounded off the study.
Young people and sexuality on the internet
Just as in the real world, young people will sooner or later encounter the topic of sexuality on the internet. It is important for parents to be aware of both the positive and potentially dangerous aspects of sexuality online and to talk to their children about it. This brochure is designed to help educate children about sexting, sextortion and cyber grooming, to make them aware of the dangers and to teach them how to stay safe and confident online.
Podcast on sextortion
The dark side of social media
In the podcast series 'Sextortion', journalist Max Boogaard explores the dark side of social media through four episodes. Experts and victims are explaining about sextortion and Max is discussing true crime cases to understand the criminal pattern.
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Do you feel like running away?
Are you a victim of sexual exploitation?
Do you have a problem online?
This card explains these situations and reminds you that you are not alone.
Child Focus will always be there for you at 116 000.
Cybersecurity Lifehacks - Sextortion
This video focuses on crucial aspects: the importance of pre-verifying the identity of strangers and methods to do so, understanding when and why to block contacts, actions to take if you've been a victim of sextortion, and guidance on supporting someone targeted by sextortion.
The video was released in the frame of the awareness raising campaign Keep your space safe (www.bee-secure.lu/kyss)
Explainer videos on 5 helpline topics
Nowadays, many people perceive content differently than through writing and reading.
On the website of the helpline, elaborate descriptions, tips and advices on many topics was placed in order to help those that are looking for more information on their issue.
However, to be able to spread this information to those that rather watch an explainer video, we decided to start creating videos on five of our topics. This contributes to our information being more accessible to a wider range of people.
You can take at look at the layout and the videos here:
Sextortion
There are a range of risks that children and adults can encounter online. One risk that has shown a dramatic increase in cases in recent years is that of sextortion, cybercriminals threatening to release sexual or intimate images of a user unless they pay the criminal money or perform another act.
