Summary
Germany plans to make it illegal to create and share pornographic deep fakes, following a case involving German TV star Collien Fernandes. Fernandes claims her ex-husband spread fake pornographic images of her online, sparking a debate on digital violence. Over 250 German women are calling for stronger legal protections against such digital abuses.
Key Facts
- Collien Fernandes claims her former husband spread fake sexual images of her online.
- Fernandes filed a legal complaint in Spain, as she found women's rights stronger there compared to Germany.
- The case led over 250 German women to demand better legal protections against digital sexual violence.
- Only 2.4% of digital violence cases are reported to police in Germany.
- Germany's Justice Minister announced plans to draft a bill making pornographic deep fakes illegal.
- A recent study revealed 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men experienced digital violence in the last five years.
- Thousands of people demonstrated in Berlin against sexualized digital violence.
