The act of posting private compromising images is illegal in the state of Illinois. If someone posts private compromising images of you, you can work with an attorney to have them removed as soon as possible.
Outside of having the images posted of you removed, you can also work with an attorney to obtain damages. By obtaining damages, you can recover from the harm and distress these images created.
Going over how to remove private compromising images and obtain damages for them while speaking with an experienced Chicago personal injury attorney will help you obtain the outcome you deserve.
What Is Considered A Private Compromising Image?
A private compromising image is defined as the following:
- The person featured in the image is at least 18 years old and can be identified from the image itself.
- The person featured in the image has their intimate parts exposed.
- The image was obtained without the person’s knowledge and/or consent.
- The image was posted on a website that allows images of this sort to be posted.
Just as an example, if someone takes a photo of you while you are sleeping and then posts it, this would likely be considered a private compromising image.
If someone has posted a private compromising image of you, there are two procedures we can use to get these images removed.
What Procedures Can Be Used To Remove Private Compromising Images?
The procedures we can use to help you remove private compromising images are as follows:
- Developing a petition that serves as a take-down order for the images that were posted.
- Developing an emergency take-down order that allows the posted images to be taken down immediately.
Both of these procedures allow the private compromising images posted that were posted to be removed. And if the petitions for these procedures are successful, then, legally, the person who posted the images must remove them.
Even though removing the posted images is a victory, there is another part of the process that you may wish to consider: obtaining damages for the harm and distress that those images brought to your life.
What Damages Can You Obtain After The Removal Of Private Compromising Images?
If you were affected by the private compromising images that were posted, you should be able to obtain damages for them.
The nature of these damages is dependent on how they affect you. And with this in mind, you may be able to obtain damages for the following:
- If you lost your job as a result of the images, you can obtain damages for that loss.
- If you suffer from severe emotional distress, you can obtain damages for this.
- If you are going to a therapist, as a result of these images, you can obtain damages to pay these bills.
Many other circumstances related to the posting of those privately compromised images can lead to damages. By working with an attorney, you can obtain the damages you are entitled to.
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