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Smart glasses: filming without consent
Smart glasses make image capture invisible. Investigations by the Paris prosecutor, complaints to the CNIL, articles 226-1 and 226-2-1 of the Criminal Code: what to know before filming.
A view-once video, a quiet screenshot: where does consent stop?
Consenting to send an intimate image does not mean consenting to it being kept or shared. What the French Court of Cassation says, and the right reflex if you fear an image may circulate.
Coercive control: when violence leaves no bruises
Isolation, surveillance, control of money or of the phone: coercive control is violence without blows. Where French law stands, what is already punished, the right reflexes.
Deepfakes and cyberflashing: Europe sets the rule
Directive (EU) 2024/1385 requires member states to punish sexual deepfakes, cyberflashing and the sharing of intimate images without consent. What is already punished in France, and the right reflexes.
Witnessing harassment: how to act without putting yourself at risk
Are you witnessing harassment? There is no single way to help. Here are several strategies for stepping in, taking into account your safety and that of the person targeted.
Drug-facilitated assault: why “watch your drink” is not enough
Preventing drug-facilitated assault cannot rest on victims alone. Understanding the phenomenon, spotting an unusual situation and acting collectively.
Sexual deepfakes: when AI becomes a tool of violence
An intimate image can now be fabricated by artificial intelligence without ever having existed. What does French law say, and how should you react to sexual deepfakes?
Harassment on public transport: why women still plan around it
In 2026, tackling sexist and sexual violence on public transport remains a priority. Figures, consequences and reflexes to act without shifting responsibility onto victims.
Comprehensive law on sexual violence: what it could change
The “comprehensive law” against sexist and sexual violence is at the heart of the news in 2026. What does this approach involve, and why does it aim to act beyond the criminal response alone?
The Best Safety Apps for Women in 2026: Our Comparison
What are the best safety apps for women in 2026? Discover our complete comparison (App-Elles, The Sorority, Umay) and how the My Self Key Bluetooth ecosystem addresses the flaws of traditional technology.
Self-Defense Items: What Is Legal, What Is Useless, What Is Dangerous
Which self-defense items are legally permitted on the streets in France? Discover the complete comparison between illegal gadgets (Tasers, brass knuckles) and legal solutions such as the My Self Key connected alarm.
Drug-facilitated assault: breaking the silence on an invisible scourge
Drink spiking is not limited to GHB and parties. Everyday medicines, close circles, amnesia... Discover the little-known realities of this invisible scourge and simple steps to protect yourself. An essential article to break the silence.
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