Summary
Makes it illegal to share private or fake intimate images of people without their consent and requires websites to remove them when asked.
What problem does this solve?
Harmful private or fake intimate images are easily spread online without permission, especially with new AI technology. This law makes it a crime to share these images and requires websites to quickly remove them when a victim reports it.
Who does this affect?
- Victims of online image-based abuse
- Social media companies and online platforms
- Digital content creators
What does this law do?
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Offense involving authentic intimate visual depictions
Criminalizes sharing nonconsensual intimate images
Makes it illegal to knowingly publish real or fake (deepfake) intimate images of someone without their consent if it is intended to or causes harm.
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Notice and removal of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions
Requires platforms to create a removal process
Forces websites and apps to create a clear process for victims to report and request the removal of nonconsensual intimate images.
Sets a 48-hour deadline for removal
Once a valid request is received, platforms must remove the reported image and any known identical copies within 48 hours.
Sets prison time and fines for offenders
Violators face up to 2 years in prison for offenses involving adults and up to 3 years for offenses involving minors.
Protects platforms from lawsuits
Websites cannot be sued for removing content in good faith, even if the content is later found to be legal.
What is the real world impact?
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Protects victims from online abuse
Creates tools for people whose private or fake intimate images are shared without their permission. It makes sharing them a crime and gives victims a way to force websites to take them down.
When does this start?
The criminal penalties take effect immediately, while online platforms have one year to create their required removal systems.
Platform compliance deadline
Covered platforms have one year from the date the law is passed to establish their notice and removal process.