South Carolina Enacts New Law Against Revenge Porn and AI-Generated Intimate Images
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a landmark decision, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed legislation addressing the unauthorized sharing of intimate images, commonly known as revenge porn. The new law, H. 3058, introduces criminal penalties for both traditional and digitally forged intimate images, including those created by artificial intelligence (AI).
The law classifies sharing intimate images intended to cause harm as a felony, with first offenses resulting in penalties of up to five years in prison and fines reaching $5,000. Subsequent offenses can lead to even steeper fines of $10,000 and longer prison terms. For cases of sharing without malicious intent, the initial offense remains a misdemeanor, with penalties summing to a year in prison and a $5,000 fine.
"This legislation sends a clear message that those who harm others by sharing explicit images without their consent will be held fully accountable,” stated Gov. McMaster during the bill signing, emphasizing the importance of updating laws to match technological advancements.
The General Assembly passed the bill unanimously, marking a significant step forward in protecting personal privacy in South Carolina.
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