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This bill, known as the Notice and Removal of Nonconsenting Intimate Depictions Act, establishes a legal framework for removing unauthorized intimate images from social media platforms in Pennsylvania. The legislation defines key terms such as "affected individual" (a Pennsylvania resident whose intimate images are shared without consent), "covered online platform" (websites or apps primarily hosting user-generated content), and "social media platform" (online services that allow users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content). Under the bill, if an affected individual, their legal representative, or guardian notifies a covered online platform about a nonconsensual intimate depiction, the platform must remove the image within 48 hours and make reasonable efforts to eliminate identical copies. Platforms are required to create a dedicated website for submitting removal requests and provide clear notice about this process. The bill offers legal protection to platforms acting in good faith to remove such content, provided they make reasonable attempts to do so using available technology. Importantly, the law specifically excludes email services, direct messaging services, and cloud computing providers from being classified as covered online platforms. The legislation will take effect 90 days after its passage, providing platforms time to implement the necessary removal mechanisms.

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