Parents discovering that intimate imagery involving their minor child is circulating online face one of the most severe privacy crises possible. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to individuals of all ages. For content involving minors under 18, NCMEC's Take It Down service provides an additional free resource with dedicated platform partnerships. ScanErase covers the biometric detection and broad platform notice pathway.

How ScanErase works for your situation

  1. Contact NCMEC immediately if the content involves a minor Report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at CyberTipline.org and use their Take It Down service. This is the priority step for minors.
  2. Upload a clear face photo for biometric scanning ScanErase scans 2.4 billion embeddings to find every platform hosting the image, including those not in NCMEC's network.
  3. Review confirmed matches Your encrypted dashboard shows all confirmed locations.
  4. Authorize removal notices Formal 223a notices with 48-hour deadlines sent to all hosting platforms.
  5. File an IC3 report Report to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov for law enforcement record.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use NCMEC Take It Down or ScanErase?

Both where possible. NCMEC Take It Down is the priority resource for minors and has CSAM-specific platform partnerships. ScanErase covers platforms not in the NCMEC network and sends TAKE IT DOWN Act notices with 48-hour deadlines.

Is the person who shared the images of a minor subject to criminal law?

Distributing intimate imagery involving a minor is a federal criminal offense. Contact law enforcement immediately. ScanErase handles content removal, not criminal investigation.

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