BC Boosts Damages for Intimate Image Abuse
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British Columbia has significantly increased damages for intimate image abuse, now capping them at $75,000. This change, part of the Intimate Images Protection Act, allows victims to seek higher compensation through the Civil Resolution Tribunal for non-consensual sharing or threats. The update also strengthens takedown procedures and expands claims against various platforms. Officials hail this as a powerful deterrent against image-based abuse, a form of sexual violence causing deep trauma. Since the acts inception, the tribunal has handled 486 cases, resolving 389, with the Intimate Images Protection Service offering guidance and resources for survivors.
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