The President of the United States has officially signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act (Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act) into law. Originally introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on January 16, 2025, the bipartisan-backed legislation now imposes legal mandates and enforcement mechanisms designed to protect individuals—both adults and minors—from harmful and unauthorized publication of intimate visual depictions online.
This law sets a critical precedent in the U.S. for digital privacy enforcement and provides victims with clear avenues to reclaim their personal image and reputation online.