Protect your images
Last updated on January 31, 2024
Have you had a nude or nearly-nude private image shared without your consent? Are you worried someone might share your images?
It’s not your fault. And you are not alone. The Intimate Images Protection Service is here to help.
Sharing or threatening to share someone else's private images without consent is a form of sexualized violence, and it is illegal. Private images such as sexual, nude or nearly-nude images are also known as intimate images. To learn more about intimate images, visit intimate images and consent.
The Intimate Images Protection Service supports people in B.C. who have had their intimate images shared without their consent by:
- Providing emotional support and resources
- Providing information on how to get your intimate image removed and the options available
- Supporting victims through the Civil Resolution Tribunal or other reporting processes
To learn more about supports available and the services we provide, please view the information below.
How we can support you
You do not need to make a police report or a Civil Resolution Tribunal application to get support from our office. We are here to listen, to support you and to help you explore your options.
Intimate images and consent
Learn more about intimate images, non-consensual distribution of intimate images, and the Intimate Images Protection Act.
Reporting options
There are several reporting options available to you. We can explain all your options so that you can make an informed decision.
Resources
Find options for mental health support, reporting information, and more.
Contact us
If you need support, contact the Intimate Images Protection Service at 236-468-4381 or toll-free in B.C. 1-833-688-4381. You can also email protectyourimages@gov.bc.ca.