The rapid development of information technology has brought various conveniences to society, but it has also sparked new formsof crimes in the digital space, one of which is revenge porn. This act refers to the distribution of intimate photos or videos of someone without consent, aimed at embarrassing, degrading, or damaging the victim's reputation. This study aims to analyze the psychological and social impacts experienced by victims of from a victimology perspective. The research method used is normative legal research with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. The legal materials used consist of primary legal materials in the form of legislation, secondary legal materials in the form of scientific literature, and tertiary legal materials as supporting materials. The research results show that causes serious psychological impacts on victims, such as anxiety, trauma, a sense of insecurity, and mental health disorders. In addition, victims also experience social impacts in the form of stigma, victim blaming, social isolation, as well as the risk of secondary victimization. This situation is often exacerbated by the lack of public understanding regarding electronically-based sexual violence and the potential criminalization of victims through certain legal provisions. Therefore, strengthening regulations, increasing public awareness, and providing more comprehensive protection for victims of crimes are necessary.
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