Good faith disclosures are excepted
What the document says“a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith-- ``(I) to a law enforcement officer or agency; ``(II) as part of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding; ``(III) as part of medical education, diagnosis, or treatment or for a legitimate medical, scientific, or education purpose;”
The second exception to both offenses in paragraph (2). A disclosure made reasonably and in good faith is outside the prohibition when made to law enforcement, in a document production or court filing, or for medical education, diagnosis or treatment or a legitimate medical, scientific or education purpose. The same list adds reporting unlawful content or unwelcome conduct, acting under a legal, professional or other lawful obligation, and seeking support after receiving an unsolicited depiction.
What the document actually says“a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith-- ``(I) to a law enforcement officer or agency; ``(II) as part of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding; ``(III) as part of medical education, diagnosis, or treatment or for a legitimate medical, scientific, or education purpose;”
Some honest uses are fine. You can hand the image to police. You can file it in a court case. Doctors and teachers can use it in their work.
The person must act in good faith. That means honestly, and for a real reason. Asking for help after being sent one is on the list too.
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