Remove Intimate Images from Google in Singapore

Why Google content spreads quickly

Google Search and Google Images are the discovery layer for nearly every NCII case. Removing the underlying content does not always remove the cached version from Google, and reverse image search can surface mirrors.

Singapore legal framework

Penal Code (revised) section 377BB (voyeurism) and 377BC (distribution of voyeuristic image or recording), inserted by the Criminal Law Reform Act 2019. Section 377BB: up to 2 years imprisonment, fine, or caning. Section 377BC: up to 5 years imprisonment, fine, or caning.

The civil erasure right under Personal Data Protection Act 2012 plus Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act is enforceable against Google regardless of where Google processes the data, where the data subject is in Singapore.

Google removal route

Google accepts NCII removal requests through its dedicated NCII removal form for Search and Images. Approved requests result in URL deindexing from Google Search results within 12 hours typically.

Google's NCII removal form is the most reliable single point of leverage in the open web. Approved removals also propagate to Google's broader index which suppresses discovery across Discover and News surfaces.

Evidence preservation specific to Google

Capture the search query that surfaces the content, the result URL, and any cached or thumbnail versions. Google retains cached snapshots that may persist for weeks after the underlying content is removed.

Five step removal process

1. 1

   Capture evidence from Google

   Capture the search query that surfaces the content, the result URL, and any cached or thumbnail versions. Google retains cached snapshots that may persist for weeks after the underlying content is removed.

2. 2

   File Penal Code sections 377BB and 377BC criminal complaint

   Report to local police or national cybercrime unit. SHE Singapore can assist.

3. 3

   Submit Personal Data Protection Act 2012 plus Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act erasure request to Google

   Google accepts NCII removal requests through its dedicated NCII removal form for Search and Images. Approved requests result in URL deindexing from Google Search results within 12 hours typically. The request must identify the URLs and cite the legal basis. PDPC 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 Google

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