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New Law Targets Nonconsensual Images, Advocates Seek More Protections

4/17/2025

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The Take It Down Act, a bipartisan effort, seeks to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate images by requiring tech companies to act within 48 hours. However, worries linger about reduced enforcement by the FTC and DOJ, which could leave survivors vulnerable. Advocates are also pushing for stronger state-level protections to ensure justice prevails.

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Story summary

The Take It Down Act, a bipartisan effort, seeks to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate images by requiring tech companies to act within 48 hours. However, worries linger about reduced enforcement by the FTC and DOJ, which could leave survivors vulnerable. Advocates are also pushing for stronger state-level protections to ensure justice prevails.