Revenge porn. Doxxing. Online harassment. All of these privacy violations go beyond just inconvenience or loss of money. They result in real emotional and sometimes physical harm for the victim. Until President Trump signed into law the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act in May 2025, legal protections were  fragmented and outdated. How do you fight a virtual attacker? And how do you bring one to justice? Though laws are catching up, the gap between harm and remedy has never been wider, making it critical to rethink how privacy and safety are protected today.

Carrie Goldberg, Victims’ Rights Activist/Founding Attorney of C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, draws on her extensive litigation against tech companies and abusers, as well as personal experience, in this episode. She brings sharp insights into how the legal system is adapting — and where it continues to fall short. Her work offers a timely perspective for businesses navigating privacy, risk, and digital harm in an increasingly volatile landscape.

Key Takeaways:

(04:12) Building a legal career rooted in advocacy and reparations work.

(18:30) Identifying legal gaps in protecting victims of digital abuse.

(22:54) Using litigation as a tool to drive systemic change.

(29:10) Addressing privacy violations in the workplace environment.

(34:54) Understanding the risks of employer negligence in employee safety.

(43:45) Recognizing emerging threats like sextortion and deepfake technology.

(49:25) Examining long-term impacts of online harassment on victims.

(53:47) Noting improvements in tech platform policies while acknowledging persistent risks.

(01:01:50) Achieving significant outcomes through persistent litigation efforts.

Resources Mentioned:

Carrie Goldberg

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-goldberg-04511a6/

C.A. Goldberg, PLLC | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/c-a-goldberg-pllc/

C.A. Goldberg, PLLC | Website

https://www.cagoldberglaw.com/

“Nobody’s Victim” by Carrie Goldberg

https://www.amazon.com/Nobodys-Victim-Fighting-Psychos-Stalkers/dp/052553377X

Omegle

https://omegle.life/

Section 230 Overview

https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R46751

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