BC · New legislation
BC Civil Resolution Tribunal can now award up to $75,000 for intimate image complaints
Intimate Images Protection Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, S.B.C. 2025, c. 21 – sections 1 to 9 in force effective March 18, 2026 — under the Acts In Force
Recorded date: March 24, 2026
Detected: June 12, 2026. Verify commencement in the official source.
Plain-language summary · AI-assisted
A new regulation sets $75,000 as the maximum amount the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) can award when deciding intimate image claims. This brings sections of the Intimate Images Protection Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 into force and formally gives the CRT jurisdiction over these disputes. People whose non-consensual intimate images have been shared can apply to the CRT for compensation up to that cap without going to court. Individuals who share or host intimate images without consent should be aware that enforceable financial awards can now be made against them through this tribunal process.
Who this affects
individuals whose intimate images have been shared without consent · people accused of sharing or distributing intimate images · online platform operators · legal and compliance professionals advising on privacy matters
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B.C. Reg. 38/2026 on the official source ↗
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