3. Could a person be liable for simply possessing intimate images that had been published without the subject individual’s consent?

3. Could a person be liable for simply possessing intimate images that had been published without the subject individual’s consent?

A person could be liable for possessing published intimate images if such images clearly fell under the category of child pornography since section 3(3) of the Prevention of Child Pornography Ordinance (Cap. 579) provides that possession of any child pornography would lead to a person being liable to imprisonment and a possible fine.