An information technology expert, Albert Naa, is cautioning young people against filming their intimate encounters, warning that once such videos leak online, restricting access to them can be extremely difficult.
Speaking on A1 Radio’s Love Affairs programme, Naa said the process of limiting the spread of explicit content shared without consent is often cumbersome and slow, making prevention the safest option.
“Cybersecurity companies or the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana can come to your aid if you are being cyberbullied or sextorted,” he said. “It usually starts with reporting the issue and doing a lot of follow-ups.”
According to him, agencies tasked with handling such cases are often overwhelmed.
“They have a lot to do, working on many cases with fewer experts and limited resources. Sometimes, if you do not follow up consistently, they can receive your complaint and not act on it immediately,” he said.
Naa explained that when reports are made, cybersecurity agencies may work with telecommunications companies and social media platforms to suppress the circulation of such videos. However, he noted that this does not guarantee complete removal.
He also stressed individual responsibility in curbing the spread of explicit content.
“You, as an individual, can do your part by blocking and reporting such material on platforms like Facebook, X or any other platform where it appears,” he said.
While acknowledging that legal and technological remedies exist for victims, Naa emphasized that avoiding the recording of intimate acts altogether remains the most effective protection.
“We should not have people filming themselves when they are having sex in the first place,” he said.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith | Bolgatanga
