Roommates who access your phone, laptop, or cloud storage and share intimate images are breaching your privacy and trust. This may be reprehensible behavior regardless of any permissions granted. Accessing private files without full authorization constitutes a violation of your privacy rights in most states.

ScanErase operates confidentially to help you identify where your images have been used online. You can initiate a scan and find those matches without your roommate knowing. If you need to continue living with the roommate during this time, ScanErase provides a way to gather information while you consider your next steps.

Depending on your state, you may have options to address this situation, including reaching out to local victim services organizations for guidance. Your exposure report can support your discussions with them and help in planning your next steps.

What to do right now

  1. Secure your devices immediatelyChange all device passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and revoke any access your roommate had to your accounts or cloud storage.
  2. Run a biometric scanScanErase identifies all platforms where your images have been posted and provides a comprehensive exposure report.
  3. Consult local victim services for housing optionsIf you cannot safely continue living with this person, local domestic violence organizations can help with emergency housing resources.
  4. File a police reportSharing intimate images without consent remains a violation that may warrant police involvement.
  5. Document damages for civil actionClaims for privacy violations are available in most states and may include compensatory and emotional distress damages.