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Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent
Someone shares or threatens to share intimate, sexual, or nude images of you without your consent — sometimes called 'revenge porn'. This includes images that were taken consensually in a relationship but shared without permission.
What You Might Notice
Someone tells you they've seen intimate images of you online
Images you thought were private have been shared.
The other person threatens to share images unless you comply with demands
Threats to distribute images are used as leverage.
Intimate images appear on websites, social media, or in group chats
Your images have been posted publicly or semi-publicly.
What You Can Do
Report to the eSafety Commissioner immediately
eSafety has legal powers to compel platforms to remove intimate images quickly.
Report to police
Non-consensual sharing of intimate images is a criminal offence in all Australian states.
Don't try to get the images removed yourself by contacting each site
The eSafety Commissioner has more effective tools for this.
Seek support
This can be deeply distressing. Services like 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) provide specialist support.
Important: This resource provides general information, not personal advice. Every situation is different. The actions suggested here may not be safe in your specific circumstances — particularly if the person causing harm could notice changes to your devices or accounts. Always consider your physical safety first.
If you need personalised support, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or your local specialist domestic violence service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Sharing or threatening to share intimate, sexual, or nude images of victim without their consent. Commonly known as 'revenge porn,' this technique weaponizes intimate content to humiliate, control, or coerce victim. Includes sharing via private messages, posting publicly, uploading to pornographic websites, or sending to victim's contacts, family, or employer.
Regulatory Body Report Report NCII to eSafety Commissioner or equivalent body with legal content removal powers.
SAFE-M-0096
Hash-Based Prevention Registration Register images with StopNCII.org to prevent re-upload on participating platforms.
SAFE-M-0097
Law Enforcement Report Report to police. NCII is criminal offence in most jurisdictions.
Detection Indicators
ID
Detection Indicator
SAFE-D-0085
Intimate Image Distribution Discovery Intimate images found on public platforms or reported by contacts.
SAFE-D-0086
Distribution Threats Adversary threatens to share intimate images as leverage.
The TFA Matrix is a research framework under active development. Technique classifications, detection methods, and mitigations reflect current understanding and are subject to revision. This framework does not constitute forensic methodology, legal evidence standards, or clinical diagnostic criteria. Practitioners should apply professional judgement appropriate to their discipline and jurisdiction.