New “cyber flashing” law in California
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f you’re the type of person who sends unsolicited nudes on dating apps in California you may want to pump the brakes. Soon you could be sued for dropping those D pics without permission, reports Instinct magazine.
Californians who find themselves victims of “cyber flashing” can sue under a new law signed last month by Governor Gavin Newsom.
According to the Associated Press, the law aims to punish and deter those who send unsolicited sexually explicit messages via text, email, or other electronic means.
The law will allow recipients to recover at least $1,500 and as much as $30,000 from senders of obscene material who are older than age 18, along with punitive damages and attorney’s fees. They’ll also be able to seek court orders blocking such behavior in the future.
