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UAE woman sentenced to jail, deported for viral Snapchat video
A UAE woman was sentenced to one month in prison followed by deportation after posting a video of her five-year-old relative on Snapchat without parental consent. The footage, which went viral with over 11,000 views, raised concerns about the child's privacy and psychological well-being.
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Summary
A relative filmed the moment and later shared the video on Snapchat. The court also rejected her claim that having a public Snapchat account exempted her from legal responsibility. Sharing photographs or videos of a child without the required consent of a parent or legal guardian can carry serious legal consequences.