A statement from UW Athletics posted to Twitter said that the department is aware that "private photos and video of UW volleyball student-athletes that were never intended to be shared publicly are being circulated digitally."
The University of Wisconsin athletic department is investigating how photos and videos of the women's volleyball team were leaked without the players' consent.Â
A statement from UW Athletics posted to Twitter said that the department is aware that "private photos and video of UW volleyball student-athletes that were never intended to be shared publicly are being circulated digitally."
“The unauthorized sharing is a significant and wrongful invasion of the student-athletes’ privacy, including potential violations of university policies and criminal statutes,” the statement from the athletic department said.
According to Channel3000, athletic department officials have contacted the UW-Madison Police Department about the matter. The UWPD is investigating multiple crimes as a result, including the sharing of sensitive photos without consent.Â
The athletic department said no team members are being investigated for wrongdoing.Â
“Our top priority is supporting our student-athletes and we are providing them with the appropriate services and resources,” the athletic department said.
