Can children and young people legally possess nude photos of other children and young people under the age of 18?
A. Yes, if the person photographed sent the photo themselves
Wrong: It is generally punishable by law to TAKE, HAVE or SHARE nude photos or video of someone under the age of 18. An exception is if the offender possesses a nude photo of someone who consented to this (like a significant other), given they are of a similar age and development, and the person photographed is between 16 and 18 years old. Further sharing the photo is still illegal.
B. It depends on the relationship between the sender and receiver of the photo
Wrong: It is generally punishable by law to TAKE, HAVE or SHARE nude photos or video of someone under the age of 18. An exception is if the offender possesses a nude photo of someone who consented to this (like a significant other), given they are of a similar age and development, and the person photographed is between 16 and 18 years old. Further sharing the photo is still illegal.
C. No, this is primarily not allowed
Correct! It is generally punishable by law to TAKE, HAVE or SHARE nude photos or video of someone under the age of 18. An exception is if the offender possesses a nude photo of someone who consented to this (like a significant other), given they are of a similar age and development, and the person photographed is between 16 and 18 years old. Further sharing the photo is still illegal.
C