DIGITAL FORGERIES ACT Verified

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What This Means

The Digital Forgeries Act in Illinois introduces legal recourse for individuals depicted in unauthorized digital forgeries. It targets those who distribute or solicit such forgeries with intent to harass, extort, threaten, cause harm, incite violence, or interfere with an official proceeding, or with reckless disregard for potential harm. The Act exempts clearly identified parodies or satires unless they appear as sexual images.

Key Provisions

• Cause of action for individuals depicted in unauthorized digital forgeries distributed with harmful intent, including intent to incite violence or interfere with proceedings.
• Prohibits distribution of digital forgeries with intent to harass, extort, threaten, cause harm, incite violence, or interfere with an official proceeding, or with reckless disregard for potential harm.
• Exempts clearly identified parodies or satires, except sexual images.
• Allows for damages, costs, and injunctive relief.
• Court can maintain plaintiff confidentiality using pseudonyms.

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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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