A group monitoring online gender-based violence has highlighted several violations of a minor's privacy by the police and media on the recent arrest and detention of a teenage girl in Pasir Gudang, Johor, for alleged indecent behaviour with a 22-year-old man.

Kryss Network said it is important to remember that a minor’s right to privacy applies before, during and post-trial, and in this case, irresponsible actions by police and media exposed the girl to online gender-based violence.

"The irresponsible actions of both...