"Sexual abuse while live streaming" refers to the broadcasting—either live or recorded—of sexual exploitation involving an individual, often without their consent. This may include coercing someone to perform sexual acts on camera, which is then live-streamed or recorded and shared online. In some cases, victims may not even be aware they are being recorded.

This form of online sexual abuse predominantly targets minors (children under 18) and adolescent girls, though boys and young adults can also be affected.

Online predators often exploit naïve and vulnerable children and adolescents by gaining their trust on platforms such as:

• Social media networks
• Chat rooms and messaging apps
• Online gaming platforms
• Live streaming or video-sharing websites

These predators may groom victims over time, manipulating them into engaging in inappropriate behavior on camera. The content may then be:

• Live-streamed to others
• Recorded and distributed without consent
• Used to blackmail the victim