Remove Intimate Images from TikTok in Argentina

Why TikTok content spreads quickly

TikTok's recommendation algorithm can drive a single video to millions of views inside 24 hours. Re uploads using the duet and stitch features create derivative content that requires separate notices.

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 TikTok regardless of where TikTok processes the data, where the data subject is in Argentina.

TikTok removal route

TikTok accepts NCII reports through its in app reporting flow and through its dedicated trust and safety email. The deepfake reporting category is processed in a separate queue and has the fastest turnaround.

TikTok is a covered platform under 47 USC 223a and operates under a National Security Agreement that includes content moderation commitments. Non compliance can be raised with CFIUS in addition to the FTC.

Evidence preservation specific to TikTok

Capture the video URL, the creator handle, and any duet or stitch derivatives. TikTok retains hash signatures of removed content but derivative videos with overlays may not match the hash and require separate reports.

Five step removal process

1. 1

   Capture evidence from TikTok

   Capture the video URL, the creator handle, and any duet or stitch derivatives. TikTok retains hash signatures of removed content but derivative videos with overlays may not match the hash and require separate reports.

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 TikTok

   TikTok accepts NCII reports through its in app reporting flow and through its dedicated trust and safety email. The deepfake reporting category is processed in a separate queue and has the fastest turnaround. 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 TikTok

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