Online Forums Host Shared Private Partner Videos

Why it matters locally: The sharing of private footage without consent is a serious issue that online safety advocates in Alaska, like the Anchorage Police Department (APD), are likely to be monitoring given its potential for widespread harm.

An individual identifying herself as Jess reported an investigation into online forums and websites where men uploaded and shared private footage of their romantic partners. The reported activity included footage of individuals identified as wives, girlfriends, and other loved ones. Jess characterized the sharing of these recordings of partners as a disturbing aspect of the online platforms she examined.