South Carolina enacted § 16-17-725 covering the non-consensual disclosure of intimate images with intent to harm. South Carolina courts recognize civil claims for NCII. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies in South Carolina with the same 48-hour platform removal obligation as in all states.

What to do now: removal and legal steps

  1. Upload your face photo 2.4 billion face embeddings searched across all covered platforms.
  2. Review all identified URLs Private dashboard shows all hosting locations.
  3. Send federal removal notices TAKE IT DOWN Act 223a notices with 48-hour deadlines.
  4. File with South Carolina law enforcement Report to local police or SLED.
  5. Document for civil proceedings Your exposure report supports South Carolina civil claims.

Frequently asked questions

What are the penalties under South Carolina § 16-17-725?

Misdemeanor with up to 3 years imprisonment and fines. Repeat offenses and cases involving minors face enhanced penalties.

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