A Legal Examination of Revenge Pornography and Cyber-Harassment

Authors

Thomas Lonardo, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island, USAFollow
Tricia Martland, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island, USAFollow
Doug White, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island, USAFollow

Prior Publisher

The Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law (ADFSL)

Abstract

This paper examines the current state of the statutes in the United States as they relate to cyber-harassment in the context of "revenge porn". Revenge porn refers to websites which cater to those wishing to exploit, harass, or otherwise antagonize their ex partners using pornographic images and videos which were obtained during their relationships. The paper provide examples and illustrations as well as a summary of current statute in the United States. The paper additionally explores some of the various legal remedies available to victims of revenge pornography.

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Recommended Citation

Lonardo, Thomas; Martland, Tricia; and White, Doug (2016) "A Legal Examination of Revenge Pornography and Cyber-Harassment," Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law: Vol. 11 , Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15394/jdfsl.2016.1412
Available at: https://commons.erau.edu/jdfsl/vol11/iss3/8