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Information, resources and tools to help you remove sexual pictures and videos from the Internet.

Select the provider where the picture/video is being displayed.

Instagram
  1. Include your age: It is important to tell them if you are a child/youth. Include your age at the time the picture/video was taken as well as your current age.
  2. Say that you are the person in the picture/video: If you are recognizable in the picture/video, include this as well – this may give your report a higher priority.
  3. Say that you did not post the picture/video, did not agree to it being posted and want it removed: They need to know that you object to the continued posting of the picture/video.
  4. Let them know if you sent the picture/video to someone else: Include those names as most providers set out rules for the type of content that can be posted and those who break the rules may be prevented from posting content in the future.
App Direct Messages Desktop

App

To make a complaint about a sexual picture or video on Instagram:

  • Log in to Instagram.
  • Tap ••• (iOS) or ••• (Android) above the picture or video.
  • Select “Report”.
  • Choose “Nudity or sexual activity” as the reason for reporting the picture/video followed by the most appropriate option.
  • Select “Submit Report”.

We update the content on this page quarterly but because online services may change their reporting processes, you may find the instructions above do not work. If that occurs, do your best to adjust the process to match what you are seeing onscreen – it may be that a simple adjustment is all that is required (e.g. if the precise drop down option listed above does not appear, try choosing the option that is closest to what is suggested above). If all else fails, you can also contact us and we can try to assist you with the process.

Direct Messages

  • Log in to Instagram.
  • Click on the conversation you want to report.
  • Tap the username at the top of the chat followed by “Report”.
  • Click “It’s Inappropriate” followed by “Report Chat”.
  • Select “Nudity or sexual activity” followed by the most appropriate option.
  • Click “Submit Report”.

We update the content on this page quarterly but because online services may change their reporting processes, you may find the instructions above do not work. If that occurs, do your best to adjust the process to match what you are seeing onscreen – it may be that a simple adjustment is all that is required (e.g. if the precise drop down option listed above does not appear, try choosing the option that is closest to what is suggested above). If all else fails, you can also contact us and we can try to assist you with the process.

Desktop

To make a complaint about a sexual picture or video on Instagram:

  • Log in to Instagram.
  • Click ••• in the top right corner of the post containing the picture or video.
  • Select “Report” followed by “Nudity or sexual activity”.
  • Select the most appropriate option.
  • Click “Submit Report”.

To make a complaint regarding an Instagram user threatening to post sexual pictures or videos:

  • Access https://help.instagram.com/contact/383679321740945 and select “No” to “Do you have an Instagram account?”
  • Select the best option for “Where does the violation you’re reporting appear?”, by selecting “Photo or Video” or “Entire Profile” then “Nudity or pornography”.
  • Complete the form by providing as much detail of the incident as possible, including a link to the Instagram account and/or threatening post you would like to report as well as any other information that may help Instagram review your complaint.
  • Click “Send”.

We update the content on this page quarterly but because online services may change their reporting processes, you may find the instructions above do not work. If that occurs, do your best to adjust the process to match what you are seeing onscreen – it may be that a simple adjustment is all that is required (e.g. if the precise drop down option listed above does not appear, try choosing the option that is closest to what is suggested above). If all else fails, you can also contact us and we can try to assist you with the process.

Report to Cybertip.ca

  1. Report your information under the category “non-consensual distribution of an intimate image”.
  2. Include your contact information as this will make it easier for us to help you.
  3. If you are being threatened, intimidated or blackmailed in any way, we highly encourage you to report to Cybertip.ca or report to your local police.

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