Internet companies will have to tackle ‘cyber-flashing’ under plans for new online safety watchdog

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The amendment is aimed at getting internet companies to take action in instances where unsolicited pictures or videos are sent online.

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Flashing is already a criminal offence where is is defined in the existing legislation as a person exposing their genitals “intending to cause fear, distress or alarm to another person”. He said the safety codes will apply to certain providers “on the basis of risk assessments and may include social media services, messaging services and videoconferencing services.”

People will still be advised to report instances of flashing to the Garda if they want to see the perpetrator prosecuted.

 

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