What is Sextortion? Interview with Carla de Beer from The Digital Law Company


Sextortion is an issue that needs to be discussed about more and more out in the open as opposed to in the shadows and as a vague or non-prevalent idea. Sextortion or sexual extortion involves pursuading a person to send explicit photos online and then threatening to make the images public unless the victim pays money or engages in other sexual favors. 

We got the chance to talk to Carla de Beer a social media law expert from Digital Law Company. She works to educate individuals about social media and the laws surrounding them. The Digital Law Company provides advice, guidance, and education in the field of digital media. Founded in 2013, it specializes in educating and advising corporates, employees, schools, parents, teachers, and universities on the legal, disciplinary, and reputational risks of social media. We took the time to discuss with Carla what sextortion is, what type is on social media, what are common tactics that there are, how can we identify perpetrators, what proactive steps can individuals take the protect themselves and what legal actions are available to victims as well. 


She made several points to emphasize. Carla mentioned that the age groups is starting to get younger and younger and they will offer video, photo, or simply just a conversation. Carla advises not to chat to someone you don't know, don't send photos to people you don't know. Carla and those that she works with are trying to get behind who is behind this extortion ring and advise parents to be on the alert and educate each other. 

Look and protect each out learn more about Digital Law Company at the digitallawco.com.

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