This bill amends New Jersey's invasion of privacy statute, specifically N.J.S.A.2C:14-9, to clarify the distinction between consent to being photographed or recorded in a sexual manner and consent to the subsequent disclosure of those images. The new legal language explicitly states that a person's consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded does not imply consent to disclose that image. Furthermore, it establishes that consent to disclosure must be strictly limited to the specific purpose for which it was obtained, thereby reinforcing the need for separate consent for both acts.

The bill also outlines the penalties for violations related to the unauthorized disclosure of such images and provides specific definitions for terms like "disclose" and "intimate parts." It maintains that observing or recording individuals in certain public areas, such as fitting rooms, is permissible under specific conditions, while also detailing the legal protections for individuals against unauthorized disclosures. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance privacy protections by ensuring that consent is clearly defined and respected in both the creation and sharing of intimate images.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:14-9