Social media is the primary distribution channel for non-consensual intimate imagery. Images shared in private messages get screenshotted and posted publicly. Content removed from one account reappears on another within days. The 2026 TAKE IT DOWN Act mandates that covered platforms remove intimate images within 48 hours of receiving a compliant notice, regardless of how many times content is re-uploaded. ScanErase's biometric scanning finds your likeness across all social platforms simultaneously, including re-encoded and cropped versions that standard reporting tools miss.

How ScanErase addresses this

  1. Upload your face photo We build a biometric template from your photo. The template is processed in memory and deleted at session end.
  2. Scan 200+ social platforms Biometric matching runs across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and 190+ other platforms.
  3. Review your match dashboard Confirmed matches show platform, URL, and thumbnail for your review.
  4. Authorize removal notices One authorization sends formal 47 U.S.C. 223a notices to every platform with 48-hour deadlines.
  5. Track compliance Your Evidence Locker records all notices and platform responses.

Frequently asked questions

Does ScanErase work on private social media accounts?

ScanErase scans publicly accessible content. Privately shared content within locked accounts requires the platform to investigate under the TAKE IT DOWN Act when a notice is received identifying the content.

What if the content keeps being re-uploaded to social media?

The TAKE IT DOWN Act requires platforms to implement reasonable measures to prevent re-upload of the same content. Platforms with hash-blocking show a 6% re-upload rate versus 18% on platforms without it.

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