Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another (including synthetic images)

VA intimate images
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Criminalizes 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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