Intimate Image Leaks (NCII) Response

Once you report images, platforms will remove them. This is the goal, but it also destroys the evidence. Take these actions before filing reports:

• Take full-screen screenshots showing the intimate media, the browser URL bar, the profile username, date, and view or like counts.
• Copy and save the direct URL/link of each specific post, message, or profile.
• If sent directly (WhatsApp, Telegram, email), save the raw messages. Keep chat headers and metadata intact.
• Keep a simple log file listing: Date Discovered, Platform, URL, and Actions Taken.
• Back up these records to a secure cloud account or email them to yourself so they aren't lost if your phone is compromised.

StopNCII.org is a free, privacy-preserving tool operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline. It creates a digital fingerprint ("hash") of the image on your device—the image itself never leaves your device or gets uploaded to their server.

• The generated hash is shared with participating social networks (Meta/Instagram, TikTok, Google, Reddit, Bumble, OnlyFans, X, etc.) to block matching uploads automatically, preventing future re-sharing.
• Eligibility: You must be 18 or older, be identifiable in the image, and have a copy of the image on your device (which you will select locally for hash generation).
• It accepts deepfake, synthetic, and AI-morphed nude images.
• This is a preventative tool, not a legal action, and does not involve law enforcement.

Every major platform has a dedicated path for reporting non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). These are processed much faster than general reporting categories:

• Instagram / Facebook: Choose "nudity or sexual activity" → "share without my permission".
• X (Twitter): Select "non-consensual nudity" from the reporting interface.
• Telegram: Report channels/chats directly inside the app, or email abuse@telegram.org.
• Websites / Forums: Look for a "DMCA", "Report Abuse", or "Content Removal" link in the footer.
• IT Rules, 2021 (Rule 3(2)(b)): Platforms in India are legally obligated to remove or block access to reported intimate/nude/morphed media within 24 hours of a complaint.
• If a platform fails to act within 24 hours, you can file a government appeal at the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) portal at gac.gov.in.

Even if the hosting site refuses to remove the content, you can prevent it from showing up in search indexes and search queries:

• Use Google's official "Remove personal sexual images" tool to submit removal requests for URLs showing search hits.
• This covers real intimate photos, deepfakes, and synthetic/AI-generated images of you.
• You can check request statuses via Google's "Results about you" dashboard at myactivity.google.com.
• Note: This removes it from Google search results, but does not delete it from the host website. You still need Steps 3, 5, and 6 to take down the source file.

This is the official, centralized government channel to trigger official platform notices and launch investigations.

• Visit cybercrime.gov.in and click "Report Women/Child Related Crime".
• You can choose to file anonymously or using your details. Sharing details helps local cells follow up.
• Upload all collected screenshots, URLs, dates, and account details. Save the generated complaint number.
• Call the Cyber Crime Helpline on 1930 for immediate assistance or assistance freezing financial extortion funds.
• If dealing with fake phone numbers, SMS, or WhatsApp sextortion schemes, also file on the DOT's Chakshu portal at sancharsaathi.gov.in to block the IMEI/device.

You can transition your online report to a formal criminal case. In India, cybercrimes have no jurisdictional limits.

• You can file a "Zero FIR" at any police station or cyber cell in India, regardless of where the crime happened or where you reside.
• Many cities have dedicated Cyber Crime Police Stations or local Women's Cyber Cells.
• Bring your ID, printed copies of your evidence log (screenshots, URLs), and your online cybercrime.gov.in complaint number.
• Police are legally bound to register your FIR. If refused, escalate to the Superintendent of Police (SP) or the State Women's Commission.

One Stop Centres (OSCs), established under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (Mission Shakti), act as a single-window support mechanism for women facing violence or cyber exploitation.

• OSC staff will assist in filing the Cyber Crime portal complaint, drafting the police complaint, and tracking progress.
• They provide free legal assistance, free mental health counseling, medical care, and temporary emergency shelter.
• They coordinate directly with District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) to assign a free lawyer if needed.
• You can locate nearby centers on our Resources directory page or using our homepage locator.

You do not need to hire a private lawyer. Indian law guarantees free legal aid for all women, regardless of income.

• Call the NALSA Helpline on 15100 (or 15750) or visit nalsa.gov.in.
• Every district has a District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) office, which will assign a free advocate to represent you in court or draft legal motions.
• Staff at your local One Stop Centre (Step 7) can initiate this DLSA connection directly.
• A lawyer is far more important, since POCSO obligations and different procedural rules are also triggered

If platforms fail to comply with automated reports, a legal professional can issue a formal legal notice under Section 79 of the IT Act.

• This puts the platform on official legal notice, making them liable as intermediaries (losing their "safe harbour" protection) if they refuse to act.
• A lawyer can also draft and file appeals directly to the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC).
• This step is optional if the platforms have already complied with automated reports.

If the police are slow to react, dismissive, or refuse to act, you can approach the NCW to oversee the process.

• Call the NCW 24/7 Helpline on 14490 (or 7827-170-170).
• File a formal complaint online at ncwapps.nic.in.
• The NCW has authority to summon police officers, monitor investigation logs, and coordinate action on serious delays.
• Most states also have a State Commission for Women that can move quickly on local levels.

In cases of viral spread across anonymous hosting domains or sites, a lawyer can petition the High Court for a "John Doe" (Ashok Kumar) order.

• This is a proactive injunction against unidentified persons/domains. It directs internet service providers (ISPs) and platforms to block any matching URL or file hash globally.
• This is also the path to pursue civil compensation and damages from the perpetrator.

This process is emotionally heavy. Pair legal actions with mental health support immediately. You do not have to wait for the case to settle to seek support.

• iCall Helpline (TISS): Call 9152987821 (Mon-Sat, professional psychosocial counseling).
• Vandrevala Foundation: Call 9999 666 555 (Free 24/7 helpline).
• Tele MANAS: Call the government helpline on 14416 (or 1-800-891-4416, 24/7 mental health help).
• One Stop Centres also host on-site counselors for short-term crisis counseling.