Personal Photos/Videos of You

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If someone takes, distributes or publishes your personal photographs or videos without your permission, it is considered a crime. For example, if someone takes pictures of your private parts and publishes them on their Facebook account, they have committed the offence of violation of privacy¹. The punishment can be jail time up to three years or a fine up to two lakh rupees or both.

It is also a crime to take, view, or circulate pictures of a woman engaging in private acts. It is known as voyeurism², and is punishable with jail time of up to 3 years and a fine.

Section 66E, The Information Technology Act[↩]
Section 354C, The Indian Penal Code[↩]

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