FTC Begins Enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act
The FTC has begun enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which compels online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery upon victim request. The agency launched a dedicated complaint portal where affected individuals can report platforms that fail to establish or honor removal procedures.
Why this matters: The law extends meaningful data-removal rights to victims of image-based abuse, establishing a federal accountability mechanism for platforms. How broadly the FTC interprets compliance requirements will shape whether platforms build robust, privacy-protective takedown systems or treat them as procedural minimums.
Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · General readers · Policy
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