More Information

Many of the tech safety processes we describe here use skills like screen recording, blocking, and adjusting a phone’s settings. If you need help with these kinds of steps, you might find some of the following resources helpful.

BCSTH Video Library: Tech Without Violence in Rural and Remote BC

The Tech Without Violence project features 6 short videos that provide step by step instructions for processes like screen recording.

Tech Safe BC

Tech Safe BC is a BCSTH project which offers resources and tools to help understand, prevent and respond to tech-facilitated abuse. Resources include guides, tip sheets and resources to support digital safety.

Platform Safety Centres & Youtube Channels

Many organizations and platforms will have a safety centre online, that provides further information on safety procedures and options that are specific to their platform, for example, Meta’s (Instagram and Facebook) safety centre, or Bumble’s safety centre.

Many platforms also have Youtube channels that provide how-to videos for specific processes. You can find these by searching for the platform’s official youtube account, which will likely be linked to their website. Look for a small check mark next to the account’s name to confirm it’s the verified account.

Stop NCII’s FAQ page: What if someone has already shared my intimate image online?

Stop NCII links to a list of safety centres for platforms like Bumble, instagram, and snapchat, including instructions for how to block someone or report an image. Look under the “non-consensual image sharing” menu.

The White Hatter

The White Hatter provides digital literacy and internet safety education, and is experienced in supporting NCDII cases.

Media Smarts

Media Smarts has a library of resources that promote media literacy.

Tech Safety Canada

Tech Safety Canada has many resources that explore tech safety options in detail.

Tech Safety Canada: iPhone Privacy and Security Guide

Tech Safety Canada: Android Privacy and Security Guide

Tech Safety Canada: Social Media Safety and Privacy Tips

Someone Sent me an Intimate Image I Didn't Consent to Receive

Recieving an intimate image without your consent is not okay and may be considered a form of sexual violence. It is not your fault, and there are steps you can take to stay safe.

Do not share or forward that image to anyone.
If the image appears to be of a minor (under 18), report it to cybertip.ca
If you received the image on social media, communication or gaming platform, consider reporting the content using the platform’s reporting tool as this this type of content often violates their terms of service.
Consider reporting to the police if you have safety concerns, are receiving ongoing communications or subject to repeated behaviour from the individual and/or are being harassed. This is a choice and it depends on your particular situation. The behaviour and images may fall under the following sections of the Canadian Criminal Code¹.
- - If the image is of a minor (under 18): distribution of sexual material section 163.1 and indecent communication section 372(2). Canadian Criminal Code.
  - If the image is of someone over 18: indecent communication section 372(2). Canadian Criminal Code.

Information Based Resources

Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Canadian Centre for Child Protection provides information and resources on Non-Consensual Disclosure of Intimate Images (NCDII) along with steps to take if you have come across online sexual exploitation of a child.

Cyber Tip

Cyber Tip provides information, prevention tips, reporting services to those navigating sharing of intimate images, online luring and other areas of child victimization on the internet.

The White Hatter

The White Hatter provides detailed information and guidance on intimate images and sexting along with ways to respond to NCDII.

Support Resources

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre Consider reaching out for confidential support through Salal’s 24/7 crisis and information line, or use their text and chat services (available with limited hours) regarding the receipt of an intimate image without your consent.