If your intimate images have been shared without your consent in Alberta, you may have legal options. While Alberta does not currently have legislation equivalent to British Columbia’s Intimate Images Protection Act, individuals may still have civil remedies in addition to protections under Canada’s Criminal Code.
Understanding your rights can help you take steps to protect your privacy, limit further harm, and pursue accountability.
Is Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent Illegal?
Section 162.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada makes it a criminal offence to knowingly publish, distribute, transmit, sell, or make available an intimate image of another person without their consent.
A criminal investigation is separate from any civil claim. Even if criminal charges are not laid—or do not result in a conviction—you may still have legal remedies available.
