Since 19 May 2026, covered platforms have two days to take it down. Here is what the law says, in its own words, with the sources.
This is general information
This page describes a published federal statute and the FTC's guidance on it. It is not legal advice and it is not a statement about your situation. Exhibit Log is not a law firm.
What it is
The TAKE IT DOWN Act, Public Law 119-12, was enacted 19 May 2025. Its notice-and-removal obligation took effect 19 May 2026.
Deadline48 hours from a valid request.
DuplicatesThe platform must also make reasonable efforts to identify and remove known identical copies.
OwnershipNot required. This is not a copyright claim.
Who may fileThe person depicted, or an authorized representative.
CoversAuthentic intimate images and AI-generated “digital forgeries”.
EnforcementThe Federal Trade Commission, with civil penalties reported at $53,088 per violation.
Sources
- Federal Trade Commission — Complying with the Take It Down Act
- S.146 — TAKE IT DOWN Act, 119th Congress
- StopNCII.org — hash-matching for adults
- NCMEC Take It Down — for anyone under 18
What Exhibit Log does with it
Exhibit Log records the capture, shows each platform's published rules word for word so you can pick the one to report under, and prints a packet you send. It does not file on your behalf and it does not tell you whether the statute applies to you.