Attorney General Niki Sharma is strongly criticizing social media company X after it applied for a judicial review of a Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) order requiring the platform to remove a non-consensual intimate image.
In a statement, Sharma said she is “deeply disturbed” that X is contesting a clear and lawful directive from the tribunal. She noted that while major social media companies claim to prioritize online safety and youth protection, X is instead choosing to challenge an order intended to support a survivor of intimate-image abuse.
Sharma emphasized that under B.C. law, intimate images shared without consent must be removed when ordered—without exceptions. She added that partial actions, such as limiting access only within the province, fall short of the protection survivors deserve.
Because the matter is before the courts, Sharma did not discuss specific details but confirmed she has instructed her legal team to join the proceedings to support the province’s legislation. The case, she said, raises important issues tied to the administration of justice.
The province also continues to implement the Intimate Images Protection Act, aimed at strengthening protections, legal tools and supports for people whose intimate images have been shared without consent.
Sharma encouraged anyone affected by this type of harm to reach out for help. Supports are available through the Intimate Images Protection Service and online resources that guide survivors through removal and reporting options.
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