Someone has taken an intimate image of me?
Avoid directly confronting the perpetrator. Seek assistance from third parties.
When someone records you without your consent, you could seek assistance from third parties such as passers-by, security guards and staff, and try to keep the perpetrator on the scene. If you are secretly filmed on a bus, you can seek help from the bus captain. If it takes place in the MTR area, you can ask MTR staff for help. They are responsible for handling and following up passengers’ complaints.
Collect evidence
Use your phone to capture the perpetrator’s face and the scene. These photos can be used as evidence when you decide to make a police report.
Observe the environment and check if there are any CCTV nearby. Get the witnesses’ contact information. These may be helpful for future investigation.
If you decide to file a police report…
Remember, making a police report is not compulsory, but a matter of personal choice. You can make a decision that suits you best.
You should know that you have the right to report to the police. You also have the right to obtain the case number from the police for future follow-up.
You may describe to the police how the incident took place, as well as your feelings, including any anxiety and panic.
If necessary, you may contact the counsellors at RainLily. The counsellors will explain to you your legal rights, and accompany you in the entire reporting procedure. Learn more about the services of RainLily
Seek legal advice
Before taking any legal actions, consider seeking legal advice to learn about your legal rights.
RainLily provides free legal consultation to all victim-survivors, including survivors of sexual violence and image-based sexual violence. Through face-to-face consultation with pro-bono lawyers, you can learn more about the laws and your legal rights.
