Step 1, Find Every Instance

You cannot remove a deepfake you have not found. Standard reverse image search finds fewer than 4% of non-consensual deepfakes because they are re-encoded and filtered before distribution. Biometric face scanning, which matches against a 512-vector embedding of your face rather than pixel data, is the only reliable detection method. ScanErase searches 2.4 billion indexed face embeddings across 200+ platforms.

Step 2, File Section 223a Compliance Notices

Once locations are identified, each hosting platform must receive a valid Section 223a compliance notice. Under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, covered platforms are legally required to act within 48 hours. A valid notice includes the URL of the content, your identity, a statement that the content was published without consent, and a request for removal and hashing to prevent re-upload.

Step 3, Request Hash Matching to Block Re-Uploads

The TAKE IT DOWN Act requires platforms to maintain a hash database of reported content to prevent re-upload. Ensure your notice explicitly requests hash-matching enrollment. Without this step, removed content typically reappears within days.

Step 4, Escalate Non-Compliant Platforms

If a covered platform fails to act within 48 hours, file an FTC complaint immediately. The FTC has authority to impose civil penalties on platforms that systematically fail to comply. ScanErase handles escalation automatically as part of the removal process.