Federal and state government employees, contractors with security clearances, and civil servants at all levels face unique professional consequences from non-consensual imagery. Security clearance guidelines address personal conduct and susceptibility to blackmail. Unauthorized images used in extortion schemes create clearance vulnerability even if the victim has done nothing wrong. Discovering where your face appears online is a proactive step to address these concerns.

How ScanErase works for your situation

  1. Upload your photo confidentially ScanErase does not contact any government agency, security office, or employer.
  2. Receive your complete scan results All platforms hosting your likeness identified across 2.4 billion face embeddings.
  3. Review your exposure report See every match found with detailed information.
  4. Use the report to take action You decide how to respond based on your findings.
  5. Report to the appropriate authority if necessary For sextortion situations involving clearance concerns, consult a national security attorney before disclosing to a security officer.

Frequently asked questions

Does using ScanErase create a record that appears in clearance investigations?

No. ScanErase is a private commercial service. Its records do not appear in security clearance investigations unless you voluntarily provide them.

Should I self-report to my security officer?

Self-reporting of sextortion or NCII situations is viewed more favorably than discovery during investigation. Consult a national security attorney before making any disclosure. ScanErase can provide you with documented evidence of your findings.

Does the TAKE IT DOWN Act apply to government employees specifically?

The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to all US persons and covers all major platforms. Government employees have the same rights as any other person.

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