North Carolina enacted § 14-190.5A making the non-consensual disclosure of intimate images a Class H felony. This is a more severe criminal classification than most states. The statute covers images obtained with or without consent when distributed without consent. Combined with the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act, North Carolina victims have both criminal accountability and fast content removal paths.

What to do now: removal and legal steps

  1. Upload your face photo for a scan Biometric scan across 2.4 billion face embeddings.
  2. Review all identified hosting locations Private dashboard shows all confirmed URLs.
  3. Send federal removal notices Binding 223a notices with 48-hour deadlines.
  4. Report to North Carolina law enforcement File with local police or NC SBI.
  5. Document for civil proceedings Your exposure report supports NC civil claims.

Frequently asked questions

What are the penalties under North Carolina § 14-190.5A?

Class H felony with 15-39 months presumptive sentence. Repeat offenses or cases involving minors are Class F felonies with 13-59 months.

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