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.

Brazil legal framework

Lei nº 13.718/2018 (crimes against sexual dignity) inserting article 218-C into the Código Penal, plus Marco Civil da Internet (Lei nº 12.965/2014) article 21. From 1 to 5 years imprisonment under article 218-C. Aggravated where committed by a current or former intimate partner.

The civil erasure right under LGPD (Lei nº 13.709/2018) right to deletion under article 18 is enforceable against Pornhub regardless of where Pornhub processes the data, where the data subject is in Brazil.

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 Lei nº 13.718/2018 plus Marco Civil article 21 criminal complaint

    Report to local police or national cybercrime unit. SaferNet Brasil can assist.

  3. 3

    Submit LGPD (Lei nº 13.709/2018) right to deletion under article 18 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. ANPD 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 Brazil resident?

Yes. LGPD (Lei nº 13.709/2018) right to deletion under article 18 gives any data subject in Brazil 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 Brazil?

Lei nº 13.718/2018 (crimes against sexual dignity) inserting article 218-C into the Código Penal, plus Marco Civil da Internet (Lei nº 12.965/2014) article 21. From 1 to 5 years imprisonment under article 218-C. Aggravated where committed by a current or former intimate partner.

How does Pornhub verify a Brazil 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. ANPD can be petitioned if Pornhub fails to act within the statutory window.

Can the Brazil regulator force Pornhub to remove content?

Marco Civil article 21 imposes secondary liability on internet application providers that fail to remove intimate content disseminated without consent following a notice from the affected party.

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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