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ScanErase leads in 6 categories  ·  DMCA Takedown Services leads in 0  ·  1 tied

FeatureScanEraseDMCA Takedown Services
Legal basis Identity and consent (TAKE IT DOWN Act) Copyright ownership required
Works for photos you did not take Yes No
Works for AI-generated deepfakes Yes No
Mandatory 48-hour deadline Yes No fixed deadline
Biometric face scanning Yes No
Cost $89 one-time $50 to $500 per notice
Works for self-taken images you own copyright to Yes Yes

ScanErase strengths

  • No copyright ownership required, only identity and non-consent
  • Covers AI-generated deepfakes where copyright is ambiguous
  • Mandatory 48-hour deadline backed by federal penalties
  • Automated scanning to find unknown URLs

DMCA Takedown Services strengths

  • Established legal framework with decades of case law
  • Useful when you do own the copyright to the image

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just use a DMCA notice to remove my intimate photos?

Copyright in a photograph generally belongs to the person who took it. If someone else took the photo or if it is AI-generated, you likely do not hold copyright. The TAKE IT DOWN Act solves this by using identity and non-consent as the legal basis, which is why it was specifically enacted for NCII situations.

Do DMCA notices still have value in 2026?

Yes, in situations where you do hold copyright. But for NCII specifically, the TAKE IT DOWN Act is faster, clearer, and does not require copyright analysis.

What about deepfakes specifically?

Copyright for AI-generated imagery is unsettled legally. DMCA notices for deepfakes face significant resistance. The TAKE IT DOWN Act explicitly covers synthetic and AI-generated intimate imagery, making it far more effective for deepfake removal.

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