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Legal Remedies for Revenge Porn in Japan

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Sharing intimate images without consent is a criminal offense
  • ✓Victims can pursue removal, criminal charges, and civil damages
  • ✓Typical compensation ranges from ¥1M to ¥3M
  • ✓Police consultation is available at #9110
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Legal Framework

Japan's Act on Prevention of Damage from Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images (2014) criminalizes sharing intimate images without consent, with penalties up to 3 years imprisonment or ¥500K fine.

Steps for Victims

  1. Preserve evidence (screenshots, URLs)
  2. Request removal from site administrators
  3. File criminal complaint with police
  4. Civil damages claim (typically ¥1M-3M)

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