Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another (including synthetic images)
VA intimate imagesCriminalizes maliciously disseminating or selling nude or sexual images of another person without authorization, with intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate. Since 2019 the section covers images 'created by any means whatsoever', which reaches AI-generated or altered deepfake images.
Jurisdiction
Virginia
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Enforcing Authority
Criminal prosecution
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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