This applies to transmitters who know they are infected but lie about it. These transmitters may also face criminal liability. They could be charged with the crime of willful exposure to an STD. They could be fined and go to jail, in addition to getting sued by the victim they exposed.

Do you legally have to disclose STDS?

A REVISED law means you dont have to tell sexual partners you have an STI, but you could go to jail if you infect them. CHANGES to the NSW Public Health Act mean people with AIDS, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections will no longer be required by law to tell sexual partners theyre infected.

Do I have to tell someone if I have an STI?

If you have a genital STI, then its important to tell your partner before you have any type of sex: fingering, oral sex, vaginal, or anal sex. Whether its a casual or serious relationship, its important to discuss your sexual health history with your partner, and ask them about theirs.

How can you get herpes if your partner doesnt have it?

You can get herpes from a sex partner who does not have a visible sore or who may not know he or she is infected. It is also possible to get genital herpes if you receive oral sex from a sex partner who has oral herpes.

Do you legally have to disclose STDs?

A REVISED law means you dont have to tell sexual partners you have an STI, but you could go to jail if you infect them. CHANGES to the NSW Public Health Act mean people with AIDS, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections will no longer be required by law to tell sexual partners theyre infected.