Between Court Orders and Platform Policies - Understanding Law Enforcement and Meta Interactions in Addressing Non-Consensual Image Disclosure Abuse

Explore the complex dynamics between law enforcement agencies and social media platforms in addressing Non-Consensual Image Disclosure Abuse (NCIDA) through this 12-minute conference presentation from SOUPS 2025. Examine how Pakistani law enforcement collaborates with Meta platforms to combat cases where individuals post or threaten to post sensitive images online with intent to extort, humiliate, or harm others. Analyze the challenges that arise when universal content moderation policies, shaped by Western norms focusing on sexually explicit content, may overlook culturally sensitive material important in non-Western contexts. Discover findings from discussions with Pakistani law enforcement officials and legal experts, combined with analysis of law enforcement requests submitted to Meta platforms, revealing that while platforms respond proactively to NCIDA-related requests, their decisions are heavily influenced by Western-centric policies. Gain insights into the nuanced communication patterns between law enforcement agencies and social media companies in combating digital abuse, and learn about recommendations for improving platform policies and government approaches to better address NCIDA across different cultural contexts.