{ "batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_anchor_ar_code", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arkansas Code and Constitution of 1874: the General Assembly's Arkansas Law page (anchor)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Arkansas General Assembly's own site (arkleg.state.ar.us, run by the Bureau of Legislative Research) lists the Arkansas Code and Constitution of 1874 under its Arkansas Law menu. The Code text itself is hosted by LexisNexis behind a JavaScript viewer, so the operative statute text in this batch is quoted from the signed Acts on arkleg.state.ar.us that enacted or reprint it. Civil remedies are in Title 16, Chapter 129; harassment and stalking in Title 5, Chapters 27 and 71.", "body": "The Arkansas General Assembly's own site (arkleg.state.ar.us, run by the Bureau of Legislative Research) lists the Arkansas Code and Constitution of 1874 under its Arkansas Law menu. The Code text itself is hosted by LexisNexis behind a JavaScript viewer, so the operative statute text in this batch is quoted from the signed Acts on arkleg.state.ar.us that enacted or reprint it. Civil remedies are in Title 16, Chapter 129; harassment and stalking in Title 5, Chapters 27 and 71.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“Arkansas Law Arkansas Code and Constitution of 1874 | Uncodified Historic Legislation”\n\nNote: Anchor record: arkleg.state.ar.us/ArkansasLaw. The Code link on that page leaves the site for Lexis (advance.lexis.com), which returns only a JavaScript shell to automated readers, so section text could not be quoted from the Code itself. Signed Act PDFs on arkleg.state.ar.us print the whole section when an Act amends it, with stricken and inserted words side by side.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ArkansasLaw", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "Arkansas Law Arkansas Code and Constitution of 1874 | Uncodified Historic Legislation", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas Code (official publication)", "topic": "Arkansas Code and Constitution of 1874: the General Assembly's Arkansas Law page (anchor)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_def_consent", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-102(1): Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: what 'consent' means", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-102(1) (Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act, Act 420 of 2021): consent means affirmative, conscious and voluntary authorization by an individual with legal capacity to give authorization.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-102(1) (Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act, Act 420 of 2021): consent means affirmative, conscious and voluntary authorization by an individual with legal capacity to give authorization.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(1) \"Consent\" means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary authorization by an individual with legal capacity to give authorization.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(1) \"Consent\" means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary authorization by an individual with legal capacity to give authorization.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-102(1)", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: what 'consent' means", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_def_image", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-102(7): Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: what an 'intimate image' is", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-102(7): an intimate image is a photograph, film, video recording or similar medium showing the uncovered genitals, pubic area, anus or female post-pubescent nipple of a depicted individual, or a depicted individual engaging in or being subjected to sexual conduct.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-102(7): an intimate image is a photograph, film, video recording or similar medium showing the uncovered genitals, pubic area, anus or female post-pubescent nipple of a depicted individual, or a depicted individual engaging in or being subjected to sexual conduct.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(7) \"Intimate image\" means a photograph, film, video recording, or other similar medium that shows: (A) the uncovered genitals, pubic area, anus, or female post-pubescent nipple of a depicted individual; or (B) a depicted individual engaging in or being subjected to sexual conduct.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(7) \"Intimate image\" means a photograph, film, video recording, or other similar medium that shows: (A) the uncovered genitals, pubic area, anus, or female post-pubescent nipple of a depicted individual; or (B) a depicted individual engaging in or being subjected to sexual conduct.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-102(7)", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: what an 'intimate image' is", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_cause", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-103(b): Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: who may sue", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-103(b): a depicted individual who is identifiable and suffers harm from a person's intentional disclosure of a private intimate image without the depicted individual's consent has a cause of action against the person, if the person knew or recklessly disregarded that the individual did not consent, that the image was private, and that the individual was identifiable.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-103(b): a depicted individual who is identifiable and suffers harm from a person's intentional disclosure of a private intimate image without the depicted individual's consent has a cause of action against the person, if the person knew or recklessly disregarded that the individual did not consent, that the image was private, and that the individual was identifiable.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(b) Except as otherwise provided in 16-129-104, a depicted individual who is identifiable and who suffers harm from a person's intentional disclosure of an intimate image that was private without the depicted individual's consent has a cause of action against the person if the person knew or acted with reckless disregard for whether: (1) the depicted individual did not consent to the disclosure; (2) the intimate image was private; and (3) the depicted individual was identifiable.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(b) Except as otherwise provided in 16-129-104, a depicted individual who is identifiable and who suffers harm from a person's intentional disclosure of an intimate image that was private without the depicted individual's consent has a cause of action against the person if the person knew or acted with reckless disregard for whether: (1) the depicted individual did not consent to the disclosure; (2) the intimate image was private; and (3) the depicted individual was identifiable.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-103(b)", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: who may sue", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_prior", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-103(c): Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: consent to creation or earlier disclosure is not consent to this disclosure", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-103(c): consent to the creation of the image, or a previous consensual disclosure of it, does not by itself establish consent to the disclosure sued on or that the individual lacked a reasonable expectation of privacy.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-103(c): consent to the creation of the image, or a previous consensual disclosure of it, does not by itself establish consent to the disclosure sued on or that the individual lacked a reasonable expectation of privacy.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(c) The following conduct by a depicted individual does not establish by itself that the individual consented to the disclosure of the intimate image which is the subject of an action under this chapter or that the individual lacked a reasonable expectation of privacy: (1) consent to creation of the image; or (2) previous consensual disclosure of the image.”\n\nNote: The text says earlier consent to creation, or an earlier consensual disclosure, does not by itself establish consent to the disclosure sued on.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(c) The following conduct by a depicted individual does not establish by itself that the individual consented to the disclosure of the intimate image which is the subject of an action under this chapter or that the individual lacked a reasonable expectation of privacy: (1) consent to creation of the image; or (2) previous consensual disclosure of the image.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-103(c)", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: consent to creation or earlier disclosure is not consent to this disclosure", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_remedy", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-106(a): Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: damages", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-106(a): a prevailing plaintiff may recover the greater of actual economic and noneconomic damages (including emotional distress) or statutory damages not to exceed $10,000 against each defendant for all disclosures known when the action is filed, plus the defendant's monetary gain from the disclosure, and punitive damages.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-106(a): a prevailing plaintiff may recover the greater of actual economic and noneconomic damages (including emotional distress) or statutory damages not to exceed $10,000 against each defendant for all disclosures known when the action is filed, plus the defendant's monetary gain from the disclosure, and punitive damages.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(a) In an action under this chapter, a prevailing plaintiff may recover: (1) the greater of: (A) economic and noneconomic damages proximately caused by the defendant's disclosure, including damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages; or (B) statutory damages not to exceed $10,000 against each defendant found liable under this chapter for all disclosures by the defendant of which the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known when filing the action or which became known during the pendency of the action.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(a) In an action under this chapter, a prevailing plaintiff may recover: (1) the greater of: (A) economic and noneconomic damages proximately caused by the defendant's disclosure, including damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages; or (B) statutory damages not to exceed $10,000 against each defendant found liable under this chapter for all disclosures by the defendant of which the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known when filing the action or which became known during the pendency of the action.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-106(a)", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: damages", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_fees", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-106(b): Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: attorney fees and injunction", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-106(b): the court may award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and costs and additional relief including injunctive relief.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-106(b): the court may award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and costs and additional relief including injunctive relief.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(b) In an action under this chapter, the court may award a prevailing plaintiff: (1) reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and (2) additional relief, including injunctive relief.”\n\nNote: Fees are discretionary ('may award'), not mandatory.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(b) In an action under this chapter, the court may award a prevailing plaintiff: (1) reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and (2) additional relief, including injunctive relief.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-106(b)", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: attorney fees and injunction", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_sol", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-107: Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: limitation period", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-107(a): an action for unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years from the date the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence; for a depicted individual who was a minor on the date of the disclosure the time does not begin to run until the age of majority.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-107(a): an action for unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years from the date the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence; for a depicted individual who was a minor on the date of the disclosure the time does not begin to run until the age of majority.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(a) An action under 16-129-103(b) for an unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years from the date the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(a) An action under 16-129-103(b) for an unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years from the date the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-107", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: limitation period", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_civ_pseudo", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-105: Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: plaintiff may use a pseudonym", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 16-129-105: in an action under the chapter a plaintiff may proceed using a pseudonym in place of the true name under applicable state law or court rules.", "body": "Ark. Code 16-129-105: in an action under the chapter a plaintiff may proceed using a pseudonym in place of the true name under applicable state law or court rules.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“16-129-105. Plaintiff's privacy. In an action under this chapter, a plaintiff may proceed using a pseudonym in place of the true name of the plaintiff under applicable state law or court rules.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=420.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "16-129-105. Plaintiff's privacy. In an action under this chapter, a plaintiff may proceed using a pseudonym in place of the true name of the plaintiff under applicable state law or court rules.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 16-129-105", "topic": "Civil remedy for intimate-image disclosure: plaintiff may use a pseudonym", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_nci_elem", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-26-314(b): Unlawful distribution of an intimate image: element (consent)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-26-314(b) as amended by Act 981 of 2025: a person aged 18 or older commits the offence by purposely distributing an intimate image of an identifiable person without the consent of the identifiable person depicted; the Act replaced the earlier requirement of a purpose to harass and a family or dating relationship.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-26-314(b) as amended by Act 981 of 2025: a person aged 18 or older commits the offence by purposely distributing an intimate image of an identifiable person without the consent of the identifiable person depicted; the Act replaced the earlier requirement of a purpose to harass and a family or dating relationship.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“he or she purposely distributes an intimate image of an identifiable person without the consent of the identifiable person depicted in the intimate image.”\n\nNote: Signed Act prints the replaced elements (purpose to harass, frighten, intimidate; family, household or dating relationship) and the new element together; the quoted clause is the new one. The text requires distribution without the consent of the person depicted; the defenses record shows what the Act says about consent to creation.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=981.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "he or she purposely distributes an intimate image of an identifiable person without the consent of the identifiable person depicted in the intimate image.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-26-314(b)", "topic": "Unlawful distribution of an intimate image: element (consent)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_nci_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-26-314(d): Unlawful distribution of an intimate image: penalty class", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-26-314(d) as amended by Act 981 of 2025: Class C felony for a second or subsequent offence in the qualifying categories, Class D felony if the person had a purpose to cause physical injury or mental, economic or reputational harm or received anything of value in return, and otherwise a Class A misdemeanor.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-26-314(d) as amended by Act 981 of 2025: Class C felony for a second or subsequent offence in the qualifying categories, Class D felony if the person had a purpose to cause physical injury or mental, economic or reputational harm or received anything of value in return, and otherwise a Class A misdemeanor.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(1) Class C felony for a: (A) Second or subsequent offense under subdivision (d)(2)(A) or subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section; or (B) Third or subsequent offense under subdivision (d)(3) of this section; (2) Class D felony: (A) If the person had a purpose to cause physical injury or mental, economic, or reputational harm to the identifiable person depicted in the intimate image; (B) If the person received anything of value in return for the commission of the offense; or (C) For a second offense under subdivision (d)(3) of this section; or (3) Class A misdemeanor if otherwise committed.”\n\nNote: Subdivision (d)(2)(B) makes the receipt of anything of value in return for the offence a ground for a Class D felony.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=981.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(1) Class C felony for a: (A) Second or subsequent offense under subdivision (d)(2)(A) or subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section; or (B) Third or subsequent offense under subdivision (d)(3) of this section; (2) Class D felony: (A) If the person had a purpose to cause physical injury or mental, economic, or reputational harm to the identifiable person depicted in the intimate image; (B) If the person received anything of value in return for the commission of the offense; or (C) For a second offense under subdivision (d)(3) of this section; or (3) Class A misdemeanor if otherwise committed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-26-314(d)", "topic": "Unlawful distribution of an intimate image: penalty class", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_deepfake", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-14-139 (Act 827 of 2025): Unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-14-139, created by Act 827 of 2025: it is an offence to knowingly create or distribute, without the consent of the person depicted, deepfake visual material depicting another identifiable person in a state of nudity or engaging in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity or sexually explicit conduct; a first offence is a Class A misdemeanor and a second or later offence a Class D felony.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-14-139, created by Act 827 of 2025: it is an offence to knowingly create or distribute, without the consent of the person depicted, deepfake visual material depicting another identifiable person in a state of nudity or engaging in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity or sexually explicit conduct; a first offence is a Class A misdemeanor and a second or later offence a Class D felony.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(b) A person commits the offense of unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material if he or she, without consent of the person depicted, knowingly creates or distributes deepfake visual material that depicts another identifiable person: (1) In a state of nudity such that an ordinary person viewing the deepfake visual material would conclude that the depiction is of the identifiable person in a state of nudity; or (2) Engaging in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexually explicit conduct such that an ordinary person viewing the deepfake visual material would conclude that the depiction is of the identifiable person engaging in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexually explicit conduct. (c) Unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material is: (1) For a first offense, a Class A misdemeanor; and (2) For a second or subsequent offense, a Class D felony.”\n\nNote: The offence in subsection (b) covers deepfake visual material depicting an identifiable person in nudity or sexual conduct. Subsection (a) defines 'deepfake visual material' as a photograph, image, video or other visual depiction that appears to an ordinary person to be an authentic depiction of an identifiable person and is generated, modified or adapted using technology to falsely depict the person's appearance, voice or conduct.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=827.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(b) A person commits the offense of unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material if he or she, without consent of the person depicted, knowingly creates or distributes deepfake visual material that depicts another identifiable person: (1) In a state of nudity such that an ordinary person viewing the deepfake visual material would conclude that the depiction is of the identifiable person in a state of nudity; or (2) Engaging in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexually explicit conduct such that an ordinary person viewing the deepfake visual material would conclude that the depiction is of the identifiable person engaging in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexually explicit conduct. (c) Unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material is: (1) For a first offense, a Class A misdemeanor; and (2) For a second or subsequent offense, a Class D felony.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-14-139 (Act 827 of 2025)", "topic": "Unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_harass_comm", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-209(b)(1)(A): Harassing communications by electronic means", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-209(b)(1)(A), as amended by Act 1049 of 2019: a person commits harassing communications if, with the purpose to harass, annoy or alarm another person, the person communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, mail, email, message delivered to an electronic device, or any other written or electronic communication, in a manner likely to harass, annoy or cause alarm.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-71-209(b)(1)(A), as amended by Act 1049 of 2019: a person commits harassing communications if, with the purpose to harass, annoy or alarm another person, the person communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, mail, email, message delivered to an electronic device, or any other written or electronic communication, in a manner likely to harass, annoy or cause alarm.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(b) A person commits the offense of harassing communications if, with: (1) With the purpose to harass, annoy, or alarm another person, the person: (1)(A) Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, email, message delivered to an electronic device, or any other form of written or electronic communication, in a manner likely to harass, annoy, or cause alarm;”\n\nNote: Arkansas has no section titled 'sexual cyberharassment'; the closest general provision is harassing communications. The penalty class is not reprinted in the Act opened and is not stated. The printed Act shows renumbered paragraphs because new paragraphs were inserted.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2019R%2FPublic%2F&file=1049.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2019%2F2019R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(b) A person commits the offense of harassing communications if, with: (1) With the purpose to harass, annoy, or alarm another person, the person: (1)(A) Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, email, message delivered to an electronic device, or any other form of written or electronic communication, in a manner likely to harass, annoy, or cause alarm;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-71-209(b)(1)(A)", "topic": "Harassing communications by electronic means", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_harass_track", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-208(a)(2) (Act 600 of 2025): Harassment: tracking device", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Act 600 of 2025 adds to the harassment offence (5-71-208(a)(2)) using a tracking device, with the purpose of tracking a person and without good cause or legal authority, to determine the location or movement of a person without the person's consent; a parent or guardian tracking a minor is excluded.", "body": "Act 600 of 2025 adds to the harassment offence (5-71-208(a)(2)) using a tracking device, with the purpose of tracking a person and without good cause or legal authority, to determine the location or movement of a person without the person's consent; a parent or guardian tracking a minor is excluded.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(2)(A) With the purpose of tracking a person, without good cause or legal authority, he or she uses a tracking device to determine the location or movement of a person without the consent of the person. (B) It is not an offense under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section if a parent or legal guardian of a minor uses a tracking device to track the location or movement of the minor.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=600.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(2)(A) With the purpose of tracking a person, without good cause or legal authority, he or she uses a tracking device to determine the location or movement of a person without the consent of the person. (B) It is not an offense under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section if a parent or legal guardian of a minor uses a tracking device to track the location or movement of the minor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-71-208(a)(2) (Act 600 of 2025)", "topic": "Harassment: tracking device", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_dox_minor", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-27-610 (Act 375 of 2021): Doxxing of a minor on a social media platform", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-27-610, created by Act 375 of 2021: it is an offence to knowingly dox, or transmit, send or post a communication concerning a minor to a social media platform with the purpose to frighten, coerce, intimidate, threaten, abuse or harass the minor where the communication causes the minor reasonable fear of physical injury; 'doxxes' means publishing private or identifying information about a particular person on social media with malicious purpose.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-27-610, created by Act 375 of 2021: it is an offence to knowingly dox, or transmit, send or post a communication concerning a minor to a social media platform with the purpose to frighten, coerce, intimidate, threaten, abuse or harass the minor where the communication causes the minor reasonable fear of physical injury; 'doxxes' means publishing private or identifying information about a particular person on social media with malicious purpose.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(2) \"Doxxes\" means to publish private or identifying information about a particular person on social media with malicious purpose;”\n\nNote: The offence is limited to minors. No Arkansas section found that criminalises doxxing of an adult as such; adults rely on harassing communications, stalking and the civil remedies. This is not proof of absence.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=375.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(2) \"Doxxes\" means to publish private or identifying information about a particular person on social media with malicious purpose;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-27-610 (Act 375 of 2021)", "topic": "Doxxing of a minor on a social media platform", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_stalk_coc", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1) (Act 832 of 2025): Stalking: course of conduct includes electronic messages", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1)(B), as amended by Act 832 of 2025: 'course of conduct' for the stalking offence includes sending mail or electronic communication to a person by email, text message or any other electronic message sent using the internet, websites or social media platforms.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1)(B), as amended by Act 832 of 2025: 'course of conduct' for the stalking offence includes sending mail or electronic communication to a person by email, text message or any other electronic message sent using the internet, websites or social media platforms.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(B) \"Course of conduct\" includes without limitation sending mail or electronic communication to a person via electronic mail, text messages, or any other type of electronic message sent using the internet, websites, or social media platforms.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=832.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(B) \"Course of conduct\" includes without limitation sending mail or electronic communication to a person via electronic mail, text messages, or any other type of electronic message sent using the internet, websites, or social media platforms.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1) (Act 832 of 2025)", "topic": "Stalking: course of conduct includes electronic messages", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_stalk_coc_a", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1)(A): Stalking: what a course of conduct is", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1)(A): a pattern of two or more acts, separated by at least 36 hours but within one year, in which the actor directly, indirectly or through a third party follows, monitors, observes, places under surveillance, threatens, or communicates to or about a person or interferes with the person's property.", "body": "Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1)(A): a pattern of two or more acts, separated by at least 36 hours but within one year, in which the actor directly, indirectly or through a third party follows, monitors, observes, places under surveillance, threatens, or communicates to or about a person or interferes with the person's property.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(1)(A) \"Course of conduct\" means a pattern of conduct composed of two (2) or more acts, separated by at least thirty-six (36) hours, but occurring within one (1) year, including without limitation an act in which the actor directly, indirectly, or through a third party by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, places under surveillance, threatens, or communicates to or about a person or interferes with a person's property.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=832.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(1)(A) \"Course of conduct\" means a pattern of conduct composed of two (2) or more acts, separated by at least thirty-six (36) hours, but occurring within one (1) year, including without limitation an act in which the actor directly, indirectly, or through a third party by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, places under surveillance, threatens, or communicates to or about a person or interferes with a person's property.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-71-229(f)(1)(A)", "topic": "Stalking: what a course of conduct is", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_stalk_sex", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 5-71-229(b)(1): Stalking in the second degree: fear of unwanted sexual contact", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Act 832 of 2025 adds to stalking in the second degree a course of conduct that harasses another person and makes a terroristic threat with the purpose of placing that person, or a family or household member, in imminent fear of unwanted sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity or other sexual contact.", "body": "Act 832 of 2025 adds to stalking in the second degree a course of conduct that harasses another person and makes a terroristic threat with the purpose of placing that person, or a family or household member, in imminent fear of unwanted sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity or other sexual contact.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(C) Placing that person in imminent fear of unwanted sexual intercourse, a deviate sexual activity, or other sexual contact; or (D) Placing that person in imminent fear of unwanted sexual intercourse, a deviate sexual activity, or other sexual contact against his or her family or household member as defined by 5-26-302(2).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=832.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(C) Placing that person in imminent fear of unwanted sexual intercourse, a deviate sexual activity, or other sexual contact; or (D) Placing that person in imminent fear of unwanted sexual intercourse, a deviate sexual activity, or other sexual contact against his or her family or household member as defined by 5-26-302(2).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 5-71-229(b)(1)", "topic": "Stalking in the second degree: fear of unwanted sexual contact", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_acp_what", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Address confidentiality program: what it is and who runs it", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration's Office of Driver Services runs a free Address Confidentiality Program: participants are issued a driver's license or identification card that displays a post office box in lieu of a residential address.", "body": "The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration's Office of Driver Services runs a free Address Confidentiality Program: participants are issued a driver's license or identification card that displays a post office box in lieu of a residential address.\n\nWhat Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration actually says:\n\n“The Address Confidentiality Program is a free program administered by the Office of Driver Services.”\n\nNote: The page text says 'tis program' (typographical). The program as described is tied to the driver's licence or identification card record.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/driver-services/address-confidentiality-program/", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration", "evidence_quote": "The Address Confidentiality Program is a free program administered by the Office of Driver Services.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas DFA Address Confidentiality Program", "topic": "Address confidentiality program: what it is and who runs it", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_acp_box", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Address confidentiality program: the substitute address", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] On the Arkansas DFA page, participants' driver's license or identification card displays a post office box in lieu of a residential address.", "body": "On the Arkansas DFA page, participants' driver's license or identification card displays a post office box in lieu of a residential address.\n\nWhat Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration actually says:\n\n“license or identification card that displays a post office box in lieu of a residential address.”\n\nNote: Nothing on the page or in Act 913 of 2021 says a business filing (LLC certificate, tax-permit application) may use the substitute address; that is recorded as could_not_verify.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/driver-services/address-confidentiality-program/", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration", "evidence_quote": "license or identification card that displays a post office box in lieu of a residential address.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas DFA Address Confidentiality Program", "topic": "Address confidentiality program: the substitute address", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_acp_elig", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Address confidentiality program: who qualifies", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] To qualify a licensee must present a valid order of protection under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 or an affidavit stating that he or she is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim, or fears further acts of domestic violence; the page lists no other qualifying category, and the licensee must give DFA the residential address, kept on file while in the programme.", "body": "To qualify a licensee must present a valid order of protection under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 or an affidavit stating that he or she is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim, or fears further acts of domestic violence; the page lists no other qualifying category, and the licensee must give DFA the residential address, kept on file while in the programme.\n\nWhat Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration actually says:\n\n“Presents an affidavit in which the licensee states that he or she: Is a victim of domestic violence, or is the dependent of a victim of domestic violence; or Fears further acts of domestic violence or resides with the victim of domestic violence and fears further acts of domestic violence against his or her parent, custodian or guardian.”\n\nNote: The page lists victims of domestic violence, their dependents and persons who fear further acts of domestic violence; no other qualifying category is listed. The same page says Provides the department his or her residential address, which shall be kept on file for as long as the licensee participates.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/driver-services/address-confidentiality-program/", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration", "evidence_quote": "Presents an affidavit in which the licensee states that he or she: Is a victim of domestic violence, or is the dependent of a victim of domestic violence; or Fears further acts of domestic violence or resides with the victim of domestic violence and fears further acts of domestic violence against his or her parent, custodian or guardian.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas DFA Address Confidentiality Program", "topic": "Address confidentiality program: who qualifies", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_acp_release", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Address confidentiality program: who can obtain the residential address", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] DFA will disclose the residence address only to a person who presents a current and valid court order from an Arkansas court finding a compelling reason for access, presents valid identification, and is not a person convicted of domestic violence against whom an order of protection was entered.", "body": "DFA will disclose the residence address only to a person who presents a current and valid court order from an Arkansas court finding a compelling reason for access, presents valid identification, and is not a person convicted of domestic violence against whom an order of protection was entered.\n\nWhat Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration actually says:\n\n“The Department shall only disclose the residence address to a person who: Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address. Presents a valid identification to the department.”\n\nNote: Ark. Code 27-16-811(c)(3)(A) states the same rule (Act 913 of 2021).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/driver-services/address-confidentiality-program/", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration", "evidence_quote": "The Department shall only disclose the residence address to a person who: Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address. Presents a valid identification to the department.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas DFA Address Confidentiality Program", "topic": "Address confidentiality program: who can obtain the residential address", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_acp_act", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 27-16-811(a): Address confidentiality: statutory eligibility (driver's licence)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 27-16-811(a), as amended by Act 913 of 2021: a 'licensee' eligible for the driver's-licence address exemption is a person applying for, renewing or changing a licence who is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim; domestic violence includes harm, mental or emotional harm, or sexual abuse caused by a family or household member or a person in a dating relationship with the victim.", "body": "Ark. Code 27-16-811(a), as amended by Act 913 of 2021: a 'licensee' eligible for the driver's-licence address exemption is a person applying for, renewing or changing a licence who is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim; domestic violence includes harm, mental or emotional harm, or sexual abuse caused by a family or household member or a person in a dating relationship with the victim.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(2) \"licensee\" \"Licensee\" means a person who is applying for, renewing, or requesting a change to his or her driver's license issued or to be issued under this chapter and who is: (1)(A) The victim of domestic violence; or (2)(B) The dependent of a victim of domestic violence.”\n\nNote: Printed Act shows the replaced numbering together with the new, hence the repeated '(1)(A)' and '(2)(B)'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=913.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(2) \"licensee\" \"Licensee\" means a person who is applying for, renewing, or requesting a change to his or her driver's license issued or to be issued under this chapter and who is: (1)(A) The victim of domestic violence; or (2)(B) The dependent of a victim of domestic violence.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 27-16-811(a)", "topic": "Address confidentiality: statutory eligibility (driver's licence)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_ll01_addr", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arkansas SOS Form LL-01 (Certificate of Organization): LLC filing: principal office and registered agent addresses are required", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Arkansas Secretary of State's Certificate of Organization (form LL-01) asks for the physical street address of the LLC's principal office, the name and physical street address of the registered agent, and the name and title of at least one officer for franchise tax purposes.", "body": "The Arkansas Secretary of State's Certificate of Organization (form LL-01) asks for the physical street address of the LLC's principal office, the name and physical street address of the registered agent, and the name and title of at least one officer for franchise tax purposes.\n\nWhat Arkansas Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“2. Address of the principal office of business of the Limited Liability Company shall be: (Physical Street Address) (City, State & Zip) 3. The name and address of the registered agent of this company shall be: (Name) (Physical Street Address) (City, State & Zip) 4. The name and title of at least one officer for franchise tax purposes:”\n\nNote: The form asks for a physical street address for the principal office and for the registered agent; it does not say whether a home or commercial address is accepted. Whether the SOS public record displays each field was not read (see could_not_verify).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/bcs/LL-01_1.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Secretary of State", "evidence_quote": "2. Address of the principal office of business of the Limited Liability Company shall be: (Physical Street Address) (City, State & Zip) 3. The name and address of the registered agent of this company shall be: (Name) (Physical Street Address) (City, State & Zip) 4. The name and title of at least one officer for franchise tax purposes:", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas SOS Form LL-01 (Certificate of Organization)", "topic": "LLC filing: principal office and registered agent addresses are required", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_cra", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Commercial registered agents are recognised", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Arkansas Secretary of State accepts Commercial Registered Agent registration (form CRA-R, $50.00 paper fee) under the Model Registered Agents Act of 2007; the page does not say how an LLC uses one.", "body": "The Arkansas Secretary of State accepts Commercial Registered Agent registration (form CRA-R, $50.00 paper fee) under the Model Registered Agents Act of 2007; the page does not say how an LLC uses one.\n\nWhat Arkansas Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“Commercial Registered Agent Filings The following filings are a result of the passage of the Model Registered Agents Act of 2007 (MoRAA Act).”\n\nNote: The $50.00 CRA-R fee is the fee for the agent's own registration, not for an LLC using an agent.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/commercial-registered-agents", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Secretary of State", "evidence_quote": "Commercial Registered Agent Filings The following filings are a result of the passage of the Model Registered Agents Act of 2007 (MoRAA Act).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas SOS commercial registered agents", "topic": "Commercial registered agents are recognised", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_search_public", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] The entity register is publicly searchable by name or registered agent", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Arkansas Secretary of State publishes a public search of incorporations, cooperatives, banks and insurance companies (including Domestic Limited Liability Company and Name Registration/Fictitious Name types) searchable by name, fictitious name or registered agent, with a link to Corporation Details.", "body": "The Arkansas Secretary of State publishes a public search of incorporations, cooperatives, banks and insurance companies (including Domestic Limited Liability Company and Name Registration/Fictitious Name types) searchable by name, fictitious name or registered agent, with a link to Corporation Details.\n\nWhat Arkansas Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“Search Incorporations, Cooperatives, Banks and Insurance Companies For service of process contact the Secretary of State's office. Please enter at least one search term. All fields are not required. Corporation Type All Types Benefit Corporation Domestic For Profit Corporation (New Code)”\n\nNote: The page is a search form; the contents of the details page for an entity (which names and addresses it shows) were not read because the details load by script.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/corps/search_all.php", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas Secretary of State", "evidence_quote": "Search Incorporations, Cooperatives, Banks and Insurance Companies For service of process contact the Secretary of State's office. Please enter at least one search term. All fields are not required. Corporation Type All Types Benefit Corporation Domestic For Profit Corporation (New Code)", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas SOS business entity search", "topic": "The entity register is publicly searchable by name or registered agent", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_pub_like", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Right of publicity: 'likeness' and 'photograph' include AI generation", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Act 159 of 2025 amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act of 2016 so that 'likeness' includes a reproduction of an individual's image generated through artificial intelligence and 'photograph' includes image, video or three-dimensional generation through artificial intelligence.", "body": "Act 159 of 2025 amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act of 2016 so that 'likeness' includes a reproduction of an individual's image generated through artificial intelligence and 'photograph' includes image, video or three-dimensional generation through artificial intelligence.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(3) \"Likeness\" means a reproduction of the image of an individual by any means other than a photograph, including without limitation generation through means of artificial intelligence;”\n\nNote: Arkansas has a statutory right of publicity (4-75-1101 et seq.). Whether the right survives death is in sections not reprinted in the Acts opened (see could_not_verify).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=159.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(3) \"Likeness\" means a reproduction of the image of an individual by any means other than a photograph, including without limitation generation through means of artificial intelligence;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 4-75-1103(3) and (5) (Act 159 of 2025)", "topic": "Right of publicity: 'likeness' and 'photograph' include AI generation", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_pub_contract", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 4-75-1112: Right of publicity: construction and contracts", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ark. Code 4-75-1112(a)(2): the subchapter does not render invalid or unenforceable a contract or license by which an individual transferred, assigned or licensed all or part of the right to use his or her name, voice, signature, photograph or likeness; (b): the property rights it grants are not intellectual property for purposes of 47 U.S.C. 230.", "body": "Ark. Code 4-75-1112(a)(2): the subchapter does not render invalid or unenforceable a contract or license by which an individual transferred, assigned or licensed all or part of the right to use his or her name, voice, signature, photograph or likeness; (b): the property rights it grants are not intellectual property for purposes of 47 U.S.C. 230.\n\nWhat Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us) actually says:\n\n“(a) This subchapter: (1) Shall be liberally construed to accomplish its intent and purposes; and (2) Does not render invalid or unenforceable a contract or license entered into before or after August 22, 2016, by an individual during his or her lifetime by which the individual transferred, assigned, or licensed all or part of the right to use his or her name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness.”\n\nNote: Subsection (a)(2) says the subchapter does not render invalid or unenforceable a contract or license transferring, assigning or licensing all or part of the right to use name, voice, signature, photograph or likeness.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=159.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas General Assembly (Bureau of Legislative Research, signed Act PDF on arkleg.state.ar.us)", "evidence_quote": "(a) This subchapter: (1) Shall be liberally construed to accomplish its intent and purposes; and (2) Does not render invalid or unenforceable a contract or license entered into before or after August 22, 2016, by an individual during his or her lifetime by which the individual transferred, assigned, or licensed all or part of the right to use his or her name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Ark. Code 4-75-1112", "topic": "Right of publicity: construction and contracts", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "AR", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r355_arkansas_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_ar_anchor", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arkansas: statutory code index", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arkansas's statutes are published on the official Arkansas State Legislature website at arkleg.state.ar.us.", "body": "Arkansas's statutes are published on the official Arkansas State Legislature website at arkleg.state.ar.us.\n\nWhat Arkansas State Legislature actually says:\n\n“Arkansas State Legislature”\n\nNote: Anchor record. The page heading 'Arkansas State Legislature' is the verbatim evidence.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arkansas State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "Arkansas State Legislature", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "355-arkansas-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arkansas", "topic": "statutory code index", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us-ar" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "quote_equals_label", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }