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Statutes: Virgin Islands, U.S.

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Updated: 
December 5, 2024

1034. Liability; Exceptions

(a) The intentional dissemination of an image of another identifiable person who is engaged in a sexual act or whose intimate parts are exposed is exempt from the provision of this section when:

(1) the dissemination is made for the purpose of a criminal investigation that is otherwise lawful;

(2) the dissemination is made for the purpose of, or in connection with, the reporting of unlawful conduct;

(3) the images involved are voluntarily exposed in public or commercial settings; or

(4) the dissemination serves a lawful public purpose or is done in compliance with a subpoena or court order.

(b) This subchapter does not impose liability upon the following entities solely because of content or information provided by another person:

(1) an interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230(f)(2);

(2) a wireless service provider; or

(3) a telecommunications network or broadband provider.