Criminal framework

Wetboek van Strafrecht artikel 139h (misbruik seksueel beeldmateriaal). The statute was enacted Wet van 10 juni 2020 (Wet strafbaarstelling misbruik seksueel beeldmateriaal). Up to 2 years imprisonment or fine of the fourth category.

Civil and data protection framework

GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Uitvoeringswet AVG provides the parallel civil route. Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) is the national supervisory authority and accepts complaints against any controller processing intimate imagery without lawful basis. The official site is https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

Official victim support

Helpwanted.nl is the recognised support service. Available at https://www.helpwanted.nl.

Five step removal process for Netherlands victims

  1. 1

    Preserve evidence before any contact with the perpetrator

    Capture full page screenshots with URLs visible. Save the original files. Note timestamps. This evidence supports both the Article 139h Wetboek van Strafrecht complaint and any GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Uitvoeringswet AVG request.

  2. 2

    File a criminal complaint under Article 139h Wetboek van Strafrecht

    Report to local police or the national cybercrime unit. Helpwanted.nl can assist with the report.

  3. 3

    Submit an erasure request under GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Uitvoeringswet AVG

    Send a written request to each platform's designated data protection contact citing the legal basis. AP can be petitioned if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.

  4. 4

    Send a US TAKE IT DOWN Act notice in parallel for covered platforms

    When the platform is subject to US jurisdiction, the 48 hour federal removal obligation applies in parallel with your domestic rights. ScanErase files these notices automatically.

  5. 5

    Track and escalate non compliant platforms

    Document every notice and every response. Escalate non compliant platforms through the regulator complaint process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the criminal NCII statute in Netherlands?

Wetboek van Strafrecht artikel 139h (misbruik seksueel beeldmateriaal). Enacted Wet van 10 juni 2020 (Wet strafbaarstelling misbruik seksueel beeldmateriaal). Up to 2 years imprisonment or fine of the fourth category.

Who enforces data protection rights in Netherlands?

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) is the national authority. Official site: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

Is there an official victim support service in Netherlands?

Yes. Helpwanted.nl provides direct help to victims. Site: https://www.helpwanted.nl.

Can a Netherlands resident also use the US TAKE IT DOWN Act?

Yes when the hosting platform is subject to US jurisdiction. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to covered platforms regardless of where the victim resides. ScanErase's scan finds every US covered platform hosting your images, so you can file notices there in parallel with GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Uitvoeringswet AVG requests.

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