Take it down act
Take it Down Act
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Overview
The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions, both authentic and digitally created. It requires certain online platforms (referred to as ‘covered platforms’) to promptly remove such depictions upon receiving a notification from the individual depicted or their authorized representative. The bill establishes a process for notifying platforms and removing the images within 48 hours, and it introduces criminal penalties for intentionally publishing or threatening to publish these depictions, particularly those involving minors. It also clarifies definitions related to consent and digital forgeries.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of adults and minors.
- Requires covered platforms to establish a process for individuals to notify them of and request removal of intimate visual depictions.
- Mandates removal of identified depictions within 48 hours of notification.
- Defines ‘digital forgery’ as computer-generated depictions indistinguishable from authentic ones.
- Establishes criminal penalties for intentionally publishing or threatening to publish intimate visual depictions.
- Creates a process for reporting unlawful content or unsolicited intimate visual depictions.
- Provides exceptions for lawful investigative activities, disclosures to law enforcement, and medical purposes.
- Allows for forfeiture of property connected to the violation.
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