FTC Publishes Parent Guide for Taking Down a Child's Shared Explicit Image

The FTC published a consumer guide in October 2026 walking parents through what to do when someone shares an explicit image of their child online. Under the Take It Down Act — enforced by the FTC since May 2026 — covered platforms must remove the image and any known identical copies within 48 hours of a valid takedown request. If a platform misses that deadline, parents can file a complaint at TakeItDown.ftc.gov; the guide also advises filing a report with NCMEC's CyberTipline and contacting local police and the FBI.