Pornhub faced significant legal action and congressional scrutiny in 2020 and 2021 over NCII on its platform. Following the removal of millions of unverified videos and settlements with victims, Pornhub implemented dedicated NCII reporting tools, a content removal form, and enhanced trust and safety processes. As a covered platform under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, Pornhub must respond to Section 223a notices within 48 hours. ScanErase includes Pornhub in its standard notice distribution for identified NCII. The platform also participates in hash-sharing programs to prevent re-upload of previously removed content.

Key facts about this term

  1. Use Pornhub's content removal form Visit Pornhub's content removal page and submit a request identifying the specific video URL. Select 'Non-Consensual Content' as the removal category.
  2. File a Section 223a legal notice for mandatory removal A formal legal notice triggers Pornhub's mandatory 48-hour removal obligation. ScanErase sends these notices as part of the standard removal process.
  3. Request hash-based re-upload prevention After initial removal, request that Pornhub add the content's hash to their prevention database to block re-uploads. This is available through their trust and safety team.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly does Pornhub respond to NCII removal requests?

Pornhub has significantly improved response times following legal and regulatory pressure. Legal notice requests under Section 223a typically receive responses within 24-48 hours. Content removal form submissions may take slightly longer.

What if the video was already downloaded and is being re-shared elsewhere?

Downloaded copies are the hardest to address. ScanErase's biometric scanning identifies copies on other platforms, and Section 223a notices can be sent to each hosting platform.

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