Pennsylvania NCII Law: Your Rights Under State and Federal Law
Pennsylvania § 3133 makes unlawful dissemination of intimate images a second-degree misdemeanor. Combined with the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act, Pennsylvania victims have enforceable removal rights and criminal remedies.
Pennsylvania enacted § 3133 to criminalize intentional non-consensual distribution of intimate images. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies in Pennsylvania with the same 48-hour platform removal obligation as in all states. Pennsylvania courts have increasingly recognized civil causes of action for NCII. Your ScanErase exposure report provides documentation for both state criminal complaints and civil proceedings.
What to do now: removal and legal steps
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Upload your face photo for a scan 2.4 billion face embeddings searched.
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Send federal removal notices TAKE IT DOWN Act 223a notices with 48-hour deadlines.
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Report to Pennsylvania law enforcement File with local police or Pennsylvania State Police.
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Document for civil action Your exposure report supports Pennsylvania civil proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the penalties under Pennsylvania § 3133?
First offense is a second-degree misdemeanor (up to 2 years). Repeat offenses can be charged as third-degree felonies.
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