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This bill establishes the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act in South Carolina, creating legal protections for individuals whose private, intimate images are shared without their consent. The legislation defines an "intimate image" as a photograph, video, or computer-generated visual depiction showing uncovered genitals, sexual conduct, or other sexually explicit content, and provides a civil cause of action for individuals who suffer harm from intentional or threatened disclosure of such images. The bill allows victims to seek damages, including compensation for economic and emotional harm, and potential statutory damages up to $10,000, taking into account factors like the age of the parties and the breadth of image distribution. The law includes important exceptions for disclosures made in good faith, such as to law enforcement, for legal proceedings, or for medical purposes, and provides special protections for images of children. Victims can file lawsuits within three years of discovering the unauthorized disclosure, with a longer timeframe for minors who can file after turning 18. The act also includes provisions to protect the privacy of plaintiffs during legal proceedings and does not interfere with existing legal remedies or sovereign immunity protections.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3049&session=126&summary=B