Illinois enacted comprehensive NCII legislation under 720 ILCS 5/11-23.5. The law covers intimate images obtained with or without consent and distributed without consent when the distributor knows the victim did not consent to distribution. Civil remedies are available alongside criminal prosecution. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies in Illinois with the same 48-hour platform removal obligation as in all other states.

What to do now: removal and legal steps

  1. Upload your face photo for a full scan 2.4 billion face embeddings searched across all covered platforms.
  2. Review all hosting locations Private dashboard shows all confirmed URLs.
  3. Send TAKE IT DOWN Act notices Federal 223a notices with 48-hour binding deadlines.
  4. Report to Illinois law enforcement File complaint with local police or Illinois State Police.
  5. Consult an Illinois attorney for civil claims Your exposure report supports Illinois civil proceedings.

Frequently asked questions

What are the penalties under Illinois 720 ILCS 5/11-23.5?

First offense is a Class 4 felony (1-3 years). Subsequent offenses or cases involving minor victims are Class 3 felonies (2-5 years).

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