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Platforms must remove non consensual intimate images within two hours under new rules

Technology
Published on 11 May 2026
Platforms must remove non consensual intimate images within two hours under new rules

Takedowns sped up from 24 hours to two—how?

Social media platforms are now required to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within two hours of a complaint, down from a previous 24-hour deadline. The change is driven by updated IT rules and covers content such as deepfakes and material targeting women and children. Officials say most cases comply, but false positives and cross-jurisdiction reviews can slow timelines.

  • New IT rules tighten takedown timelines to two hours
  • The mandate covers deepfakes and other sensitive non-consensual content
  • High compliance comes with delays from human review needs
  • False positives and cross-jurisdiction issues remain challenges
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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