Australia's eSafety Commissioner administers the Online Safety Act 2021, which includes a specific framework for non-consensual sharing of intimate images. The eSafety Commissioner can issue removal notices to platforms. For major US-based platforms, the 2026 TAKE IT DOWN Act provides a parallel removal mechanism with a mandatory 48-hour deadline. ScanErase serves Australian residents and applies the TAKE IT DOWN Act framework to covered US platforms.

Legal framework for Australia residents

Online Safety Act 2021 (eSafety Commissioner); state criminal laws; TAKE IT DOWN Act (US platforms)

Frequently asked questions

What is the eSafety Commissioner?

The eSafety Commissioner is Australia's online safety regulator. Under the Online Safety Act 2021, the Commissioner can receive complaints and issue removal notices to platforms for intimate images shared without consent.

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