Nonconsensual Intimate Image Clearinghouse.
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Overview
This bill creates the Nonconsensual Intimate Image Clearinghouse within the California Department of Justice to assist victims of online exploitation. It allows individuals who have been victims of nonconsensual intimate image distribution to request removal of these images from covered online platforms. The clearinghouse will verify requests, provide identifiers to platforms, and require platforms to remove the images within 48 hours. The bill also establishes penalties for platforms that fail to comply and requires law enforcement to inform victims of this process.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Nonconsensual Intimate Image Clearinghouse within the Department of Justice.
- Defines ‘nonconsensual intimate image’ to include authentic images, digitally altered images, and images created by AI depicting individuals without consent.
- Requires covered platforms to remove verified nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours.
- Creates a process for verifying requests and providing identifiers to platforms.
- Imposes civil penalties on covered platforms for noncompliance.
- Requires peace officers to inform victims about the clearinghouse process.
- Requires peace officers to provide information to the clearinghouse regarding relevant violations.
- Establishes a fund to support the clearinghouse's operations.
Who is affected
- Adult victims of human trafficking
- Online platforms (covered and large)
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