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Quebec Law Forces Removal of Non-Consensual Intimate Images Online

Victims can request judicial removal orders via an online or courthouse form with non-compliance punishable by up to $50,000 daily fines or 18 months in prison.

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Overview

  • Victims initiate the process by submitting a standard form online or at a courthouse to seek a judge’s order.
  • Courts can compel online platforms and individuals to delete intimate images shared without consent.
  • Failure to comply with removal orders triggers fines of up to $50,000 per day or 18 months behind bars.
  • The legislation supplements Criminal Code provisions by providing a faster, enforceable remedy for victims.
  • Quebec becomes the second province after British Columbia to enact dedicated removal measures for intimate image victims.