New tools to tackle ‘revenge porn’ on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram

Facebook announced the launch of a series of new tools designed to combat the sharing of intimate images without permission, usually reported as ‘revenge porn’. Reports will be reviewed and resolved according to the company’s Community Standards. According to Antigone Davis, Facebook’s Head of Global Safety, the tools came as a result of a study, a collaboration with various organisations, and feedback from over 150 safety organisations and experts about the ways to improve in this area. In addition, Facebook published ‘Not Without My Consent’ guide for their users. The new tools are to be implemented on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.