Sensitive Content Warning

  • When Sensitive Content Warning is active, photos and videos you receive that may contain nudity are blurred on your device in select Apple apps. Apple cannot see or access these photos and videos. You decide whether to open or send them.

    Before opening a blurred photo or video:

    • Ask yourself: “Do I know and trust this person, and do I want to open this image?” If not, you can delete it.

    Before sending a nude photo or video:

    • Ask yourself: “Is someone pressuring me to share it?” If so, remember that you don’t have to send it.

    Remember:

    • Never share nude or intimate photos of other people. It’s a betrayal of trust and could have legal consequences in some jurisdictions.
    • Just because you trust someone now doesn’t mean you’ll trust them in the future.
    • If you lose control of your photo or video, there are people and resources to help you.

    Learn more about Sensitive Content Warning.

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  • To stay safe online:

    • Be careful about interacting online with people you don’t know in person. They may not be who they say they are.
    • Use caution when agreeing to in-person meetings with people you meet online. They may not be who they say they are.
    • Think carefully before sharing personal information about yourself, family members, and friends.
    • If someone harasses you sexually or asks for nude photos or videos, you can save the evidence, report the content, block or mute the account, and reach out to a victim support organization or law enforcement for help.
    • Use strong and unique passwords, and don’t share them. When possible, use two-factor authentication, Touch ID, and Face ID.
    • Know how to block and report posts, conversations, or people that make you uncomfortable.
    • Don’t share anything that might embarrass you now or in the future. 
    • Treat people with respect, even if there’s a disagreement.

    The risks of sharing nude content:

    If you are in a relationship and are considering sharing nude content with each other, it’s important to think about the risks.

    Remember:

    • No one should ever be pressured or coerced into sharing or receiving nude content.
    • If someone seems hesitant or says no, respect their choice.
    • Sending or receiving nude photos or videos isn’t necessary for a good relationship.
    • Once you share an image or video, you lose control over it. Even if the person respects your privacy, it could be accidentally forwarded, posted, or exposed through a hack.

  • Sextortion often starts with grooming.

    Grooming

    People who want to exploit you may first try to gain your trust — a process called grooming. Warning signs include:

    • Trying to become close very quickly.
    • Asking you to switch to a different app.
    • Messaging excessively or pushing for chats or video calls.
    • Attempting to isolate you from friends or family.
    • Talking about romance, love, or sex.
    • Requesting or sending nude photos or videos.
    • Telling you to keep the relationship secret.
    • Blaming you for what’s happening.
    • Threatening harm if you speak up.

    If you notice any of these signs, remember that it’s not your fault. Get help from someone you trust.

    Sextortion

    If someone is threatening to share intimate images or videos of you, you may be experiencing sextortion.

    • Sextortion occurs when someone who has an intimate image or video of you threatens to share it unless you give them money, more images, or sexual favors or meet other demands.
    • It can happen to anyone.
    • The person may offer to send you their images if you send them yours.
    • The person could be someone you know or a scammer.
    • Scammers often use fake identities and build trust to manipulate victims into sharing nude content.
    • Once they have your content, they use it as leverage to pressure or control you.

    If it happens to you:

    It can feel overwhelming and scary, but you will get through it. Help is available. Instead of responding to the threats, you can:

    • Talk to someone you trust for support.
    • Reach out to a support hotline for help.
    • If you know the person from work or school, you can save the threatening messages and report the unwanted behavior to authorities there.
    • Save the messages and reach out to local law enforcement.
    • Avoid sending money or giving in to demands. While the threats may stop on their own, complying only encourages continued exploitation.
    • Block the person from further contacting you.
    • Review Safety Check to make sure you aren’t sharing any personal information with them.
    • Review the Personal Safety User Guide, which contains strategies and solutions for managing digital safety and severing ties with people you no longer want to be connected to.

  • Receiving unwanted content can feel invasive and upsetting, and if it’s ongoing, it could be considered harassment. If someone sends you content that you do not want to receive, here are some steps you can take to set boundaries and protect yourself:

    • Tell the person to stop sending it. If they continue, save the messages — they may be breaking the law, and you can report them to law enforcement.
    • If the person is from work or school, save the messages and report the unwanted behavior to the appropriate authorities.
    • Block the person from contacting you. If you must stay in contact, keep Sensitive Content Warning on.
    • Review Safety Check to make sure you aren’t sharing personal data with them. Review the Personal Safety User Guide for strategies to manage digital safety and cut ties with people you no longer want to be connected to.
    • Talk to someone you trust for support.