This episode examines the rise of revenge porn and the legal void that allowed this insidious form of online abuse to proliferate. Listeners will learn how high-profile cases, such as the 2014 celebrity photo hacking scandal, galvanized victims and advocates to push for new laws criminalizing the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images. The episode delves into the psychological trauma experienced by revenge porn victims, the challenges of policing a borderless internet, and the ongoing legislative efforts to protect individual privacy in the digital age. Additionally, the episode explores the role of technology companies, online platforms, and the broader cultural attitudes that have enabled this form of digital exploitation to thrive.

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