We live in a culture that thrives on visibility. Photos, livestreams, Reels, and TikToks are part of daily life – documenting joy, creativity, protest, even injustice. But amid this constant documentation, consent has become an afterthought. When someone films you without your permission, especially in a way that is sexualized, mocking, or invasive, it’s not “content.” It’s violence as it’s a breach of your dignity and autonomy.
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) refers to any form of harm carried out using digital tools such as phones, platforms, or surveillance technology against individuals based on their gender, sexuality, or expression. Non-consensual filming is one of its most common and insidious forms.