Why this matters for coworker deepfake on XVideos

How removal works

The four step deepfake removal process under the TAKE IT DOWN Act of 2026.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01
    Forensically preserve every instance before any other action Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, save the highest resolution copy of the coworker created deepfakes available, and document any visible AI generator fingerprints including watermarks, edge blending artifacts, and skin texture inconsistencies. All deepfake content with URL preservation
  2. 02
    Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms coworker deepfake content distributed on XVideos rarely stays there. ScanErase indexes 2.4 billion face embeddings across 200 plus platforms and identifies every current hosting location in a single scan, including mirror copies and AI generated variants.
  3. 03
    Complete the forensic preservation record Captures and preserves all deepfake content in a forensically sound manner that supports both criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Evidence preservation must occur before any takedown action because removed content cannot always be recovered. For coworker deepfake cases on XVideos specifically, capture the platform unique identifiers including post id, account handle, and timestamp. Capture the video URL, the uploader username, and the video tags. XVideos has historically been slower to retain hash signatures, so re uploads must be reported separately as new instances.
  4. 04
    Notify HR with documentation of legal action already underway Bring the documented removal notices to the HR conversation. Title VII obligations require the employer to investigate workplace sexual harassment including the creation and distribution of AI generated NCII by employees.
  5. 05
    Coordinate the XVideos platform removal pipeline XVideos accepts NCII reports through its content removal form and through its DMCA agent. The platform requires the removal request to include the video URL and the basis for the takedown.
  6. 06
    Escalate through hosting and CDN if required XVideos is hosted by WebGroup Czech Republic AS. Hosting provider escalation goes through WebGroup's abuse contact and through Czech data protection authority complaints under GDPR.
  7. 07
    File the complete evidence record for the legal track Federal Rules of Evidence 902 for self authenticating digital evidence provides the foundational legal basis for this action. Document every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmation in a single evidence file. ScanErase produces this Verified Removal Package automatically as your case progresses.

The 48 hour statutory deadline

Statutory 48 hour removal timeline: 47 USC 223a requires platforms to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within 48 hours of a valid notice.

Legal context

Frequently asked questions

Can my employer fire me because of deepfake content created without my consent?

Title VII protections against adverse action arising from victim status apply when the employer is on notice of your victim status. Provide written notification to HR with documented legal action underway as soon as you learn the content has reached the workplace.

How long will XVideos actually take to remove the deepfake content?

XVideos typically responds in approximately 34 hours when a properly formatted statutory notice is filed. ScanErase files the notice within 5 minutes of authorization and tracks compliance through your Verified Removal Package.

What if the deepfake content is removed before I can complete the evidence preservation?

Even removed content typically remains recoverable through Internet Archive captures, search engine cached copies, and witness reproduction. The platform itself retains records that are recoverable through subpoena. Document everything you can about the URL, posting account, and timing even if the content itself is no longer accessible.

What if the perpetrator re uploads the deepfake to XVideos after removal?

XVideos retains hash signatures of removed NCII content which prevents identical re uploads to the same platform. A follow-up ScanErase scan checks for re uploads across all 200 plus indexed platforms, including AI generated variant versions, so you can file a new notice as soon as matches reappear.

Will the preserve the evidence action reveal my identity to XVideos or the perpetrator?

Complete forensic record of the deepfake content with chain of custody documentation that supports admissibility in both criminal and civil proceedings. The disclosure scope is limited to what the action requires. Your scan and removal process is not disclosed to employers, family, or any third parties beyond the recipients required by the specific legal procedure.

I searched my coworker is making deepfakes of me and found this guide. What is the very first thing I should do right now?

Before any other action, forensically preserve the evidence with full page screenshots and the highest resolution file copies you can obtain. Do not confront the coworker directly or discuss the matter with other coworkers. The matter must proceed through HR with documentation and through your own counsel to preserve employment protections. Once evidence is preserved, the XVideos takedown notice and the preserve the evidence action can proceed in parallel.