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Get help if someone posts intimate content of you without your permission

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Finding out that someone put your private images or videos online without your consent can be devastating. Taking care of yourself during a difficult time is most important. 

This article provides some resources to help you take action and get the support you might need.

If you feel as though your physical safety, or the safety of another person may be in jeopardy, we suggest that you contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Report it to Flickr

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  1. At the bottom of the page that contains the photo or video | select Report abuse.
  2. Select There’s an image of me I want removed.
  3. Select Intimate content posted without my consent.
  4. Continue to contact form.
  5. Under “What can we help you with today?” | select Trust and Safety.
  6. Enter your email address and fill out the rest of the form. 
  7. In the “Description” field, let us know that you appear in an intimate image or video without your consent and provide a link to the content on Flickr, as well as any additional details that may assist in our investigation. Please include your full name.
  8. Please submit a photo of your government issued ID so that we can match the name and photo to the content you are reporting (passport, driver's license, or state issued ID).
  9. Select Submit.
  1. On the photo page tap the three-dot menu in the bottom right.
  2. Tap Flag photo.
  3. Tap There’s an image of me I want removed.
  4. Tap Intimate content posted without my consent. 
  5. Tap Continue to contact form.
  6. Under “What can we help you with today?” | select Trust and Safety.
  7. Enter your email address and fill out the rest of the form. 
  8. In the “Description” field, let us know that you appear in an intimate image or video without your consent and provide a link to the content on Flickr, as well as any additional details that may assist in our investigation. Please include your full name.
  9. Please submit a photo of your government issued ID so that we can match the name and photo to the content you are reporting (passport, driver's license, or state issued ID).
  10. Select Submit.

What happens to your ID? 

We immediately delete copies of your photo ID to protect your privacy. Under no circumstances do we retain your documents for our files, and we would never sell or share this information with others.

Get Support

Here are some organizations that can offer help should you need it.

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative National Helpline (844-878-CCRI) 24/7 telephone support and advice for victims affected by non-consensual pornography.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) 24/7 telephone support for victims affected by domestic violence.
Love is Respect (866-331-9474) 24/7 chat, call and text peer support for young people who have questions or concerns about dating relationships.
Without My Consent Educational materials to fight online harassment.

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