Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters Monday to more than a dozen technology companies reminding them of their obligation to comply with the Take It Down Act, or TIDA, no later than May 19. The TIDA requires covered platforms to establish a process allowing victims, including children, to request removal of intimate photos or videos shared without their consent.
The letters were sent to major platforms, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Automattic, Bumble, Discord, Match Group, Meta, Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit, SmugMug, Snapchat, TikTok and X. The letters state the definitions and requirements of the law, along with the penalties for non-compliance.
“We stand ready to monitor compliance, investigate violations, and enforce the Take It Down Act,” said Ferguson.
The letter states that covered platforms are required to provide clear and conspicuous notice about the removal process. They must also take down the nonconsensual images, and all identical copies, within 48 hours of receiving a valid request.
Under the law, “covered platforms” include various websites, apps, and online services, such as social media, messaging, image or video sharing, and gaming platforms. The FTC also has issued guidance about what companies should do as they prepare to comply with the TIDA.
