Revenge Porn Laws in Oregon: What Victims Need to Know in 2026
What Oregon Law Says
Oregon addresses revenge porn under Oregon Revised Statutes Section 163.472, titled "Unlawful dissemination of an intimate image." The law classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor.
A Class A misdemeanor in Oregon carries penalties of up to 364 days in jail and fines up to $6,250. Oregon also provides a robust civil cause of action under ORS 163.476, which allows victims to recover actual damages, statutory damages of up to $10,000, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Oregon's dual criminal-civil framework offers comprehensive protection for victims of NCII distribution.
Review the statute at the Oregon Legislature website.
What Counts as Revenge Porn in Oregon
Oregon's statute defines the offense through these elements. The content must be an intimate image depicting nudity or sexual conduct. The image was obtained in circumstances where the depicted person had a reasonable expectation of privacy. The offender knowingly disseminated the image. The dissemination was without the affirmative consent of the depicted person.
Oregon's use of "affirmative consent" sets a higher standard — the offender cannot claim implied consent or argue that the victim's silence constituted permission. The law covers all distribution methods, including platforms like Reddit and Instagram, websites, messaging apps, and email.
How to Report
Oregon victims should follow these steps:
- Document all evidence — Screenshot images, save URLs, record account information, and preserve all communications.
- File a police report — Contact your local police department, county sheriff, or Oregon State Police. Reference ORS 163.472.
- Contact the district attorney — Each county has an elected DA who handles criminal prosecutions.
- Report to the FBI — File with the FBI IC3 for internet-based distribution.
- Pursue civil remedies — Consult an attorney about filing a civil lawsuit under ORS 163.476 for damages and injunctive relief.
Limitations of Criminal Law
Oregon's Class A misdemeanor classification provides meaningful penalties, but the criminal process has inherent limitations. Investigation and prosecution take time, during which images remain online. Identifying anonymous offenders requires digital forensic resources that not all Oregon law enforcement agencies possess.
A conviction does not automatically remove content from platforms or search engines. Cross-jurisdictional cases involving out-of-state offenders add complexity. However, Oregon's strong civil remedy provides an additional avenue that can be particularly effective for obtaining injunctive relief to compel content removal.
Removing the Content
Content removal should proceed immediately alongside any legal action.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act requires platforms to remove NCII within 48 hours of a valid request.
StopNCII.org provides a hashing tool that participating platforms use to proactively block intimate images.
IntimaShield offers professional NCII removal services covering multi-platform takedowns, search engine de-indexing, and ongoing monitoring.
See also: Washington's revenge porn law for a Pacific Northwest comparison.
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