New US Law Forces Online Platforms to Remove Nonconsensual Nudes Faster

A new Take It Down Act requires tech platforms to provide an accessible takedown process for nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), with enforcement starting May 19. Major platforms have launched or updated reporting forms (some via the StopNCII tool) to identify and remove reported content within 48 hours if the request is valid. While the law aims to protect users, including teens, reporting flows vary in accessibility and clarity, and some companies delayed or mislinked forms. Experts stress the importance of easy reporting, proper documentation, and testing of these systems to ensure timely, compliant removals.