Summary

Makes it a federal crime to intentionally post or share intimate images or realistic digital forgeries of a person without their consent and requires many online platforms to provide an easy reporting and removal process. Platforms must publish a clear notice about the process, remove reported content within 48 hours, and try to remove known identical copies. The Federal Trade Commission enforces the platform rules and criminal convictions can trigger fines, forfeiture, restitution, and other penalties. The law defines key terms (consent, intimate visual depictions, digital forgery), lists narrow exceptions (law enforcement, medical and legal contexts, etc.), updates related communications statutes, and includes a severability clause so other parts remain in effect if one part is struck down.

Key Points

• Creates a federal crime for intentionally publishing nonconsensual intimate images and realistic digital forgeries on interactive computer services.
• Defines critical terms (consent, intimate visual depiction, digital forgery) and lists narrow exceptions for lawful uses.
• Requires covered online platforms to publish an easy reporting process and remove reported content within 48 hours.
• Platforms must try to remove known identical copies of removed content across their services.
• Federal Trade Commission enforces platform duties and can treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices.
• Convictions can carry criminal fines, imprisonment for perpetrators, and require forfeiture and restitution.
• Includes definitions and exclusions to clarify which services are covered and a severability clause to preserve remaining provisions if parts are invalidated.

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