Charges for virtual crimes growing in digital era

It may be fun and exciting for couples to photograph each other during intimate moments, but those who do run the risk of facing criminal charges if the photos are published online.

Among all the virtual crimes unleashed by our increasingly online lives are charges of publishing intimate images without the subject’s consent are a standout growth area. Although you might think adults have more common sense, they are just as likely as teenagers to be over-sharing, says Dostaler, the founder of Céline Dostaler Professional Corporation.