Know your rights
The laws behind every takedown
You do not need to be a lawyer to use these laws. Here is what each one does, in plain English, and when to reach for it.
Explainer
What is the DMCA, and how does it get content removed?
The U.S. copyright law that forces websites to take down content you own, explained without the legalese.
Read guide → ExplainerWhat is GDPR, and how does the right to be forgotten work?
The EU privacy law that lets you order a site to delete your personal data, including intimate images, even when you do not own the copyright.
Read guide → ExplainerWhat is the Take It Down Act?
The federal law that forces platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images and deepfakes within 48 hours, explained in plain English.
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