Why Pornhub content spreads quickly

Pornhub is among the most trafficked NCII destinations on the open web. Mirror sites repost content within hours, so removal from Pornhub alone is rarely sufficient without parallel removals from related domains.

Argentina legal framework

Ley 27.736 of 2023 amending Ley 26.485 to recognise digital and telematic violence including intimate image distribution, plus provincial implementations. Civil and administrative under Ley 26.485 as amended. Criminal penalties under provincial codes vary, generally 6 months to 4 years.

The civil erasure right under Ley 25.326 de Protección de Datos Personales (right of suppression) is enforceable against Pornhub regardless of where Pornhub processes the data, where the data subject is in Argentina.

Pornhub removal route

Pornhub accepts NCII reports through its trusted flagger program and through its dedicated content removal form. Verified user uploads are tied to identity documents which supports subpoenas.

Pornhub operates under a 2020 consent agreement with major payment processors that requires verified identity for all uploads. Statutory notice combined with payment processor notification produces accelerated response.

Evidence preservation specific to Pornhub

Capture the video URL, the uploader username, the upload date, and any thumbnails. Pornhub retains hash signatures of removed content and propagates blocks to its sister sites under MindGeek ownership.

Five step removal process

  1. 1

    Capture evidence from Pornhub

    Capture the video URL, the uploader username, the upload date, and any thumbnails. Pornhub retains hash signatures of removed content and propagates blocks to its sister sites under MindGeek ownership.

  2. 2

    File Ley 27.736 (Ley Olimpia Argentina) plus provincial criminal codes criminal complaint

    Report to local police or national cybercrime unit. Línea 144 can assist.

  3. 3

    Submit Ley 25.326 de Protección de Datos Personales (right of suppression) erasure request to Pornhub

    Pornhub accepts NCII reports through its trusted flagger program and through its dedicated content removal form. Verified user uploads are tied to identity documents which supports subpoenas. The request must identify the URLs and cite the legal basis. AAIP accepts complaints for non compliance.

  4. 4

    Run a biometric scan to find every other hosting location

    Content rarely stays on one platform. ScanErase identifies every current location in a single scan including mirrored copies and AI generated variants of the same image.

  5. 5

    Dispatch parallel TAKE IT DOWN Act notice to Pornhub

    Pornhub is a covered platform with a 48 hour federal removal obligation. ScanErase files the notice within 5 minutes of authorisation.

Frequently asked questions

Can Pornhub be required to remove intimate images of a Argentina resident?

Yes. Ley 25.326 de Protección de Datos Personales (right of suppression) gives any data subject in Argentina the right to require erasure. Pornhub operates a dedicated NCII removal portal that processes these requests. Where Pornhub is also subject to US jurisdiction, the TAKE IT DOWN Act adds a 48 hour federal obligation.

What is the criminal exposure of the person who posted to Pornhub from Argentina?

Ley 27.736 of 2023 amending Ley 26.485 to recognise digital and telematic violence including intimate image distribution, plus provincial implementations. Civil and administrative under Ley 26.485 as amended. Criminal penalties under provincial codes vary, generally 6 months to 4 years.

How does Pornhub verify a Argentina erasure request?

Pornhub accepts NCII reports through its trusted flagger program and through its dedicated content removal form. Verified user uploads are tied to identity documents which supports subpoenas. AAIP can be petitioned if Pornhub fails to act within the statutory window.

What evidence should I capture from Pornhub?

Capture the video URL, the uploader username, the upload date, and any thumbnails. Pornhub retains hash signatures of removed content and propagates blocks to its sister sites under MindGeek ownership.

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