We recognize it can be distressing when explicit non-consensual fake imagery is discoverable in Google search results. This article is intended to support you through the process to request removal of such content from Google search results.
Requirements
For us to consider the content for removal, it must meet all of these requirements:
- You're identifiably depicted in the imagery.
- The imagery in question is fake and falsely depicts you nude or in a sexually explicit situation.
- The imagery was distributed without your consent.
Request to remove explicit non-consensual fake imagery from Google Search
You or your authorized representative can submit a request to remove links to the content from Google Search results. Any authorized representative must explain how they have the authority to act on your behalf.
Important: We only review the URLs that you or your authorized representative submit in the form.
What happens after you submit the removal request
- You get an automated email confirmation. This confirms we received the request.
- We review your request. Each request is evaluated based on the requirements above.
- We gather more info, if needed. In some cases, we may ask you for more information. If the request doesn’t have enough information for us to evaluate, like missing URLs, we’ll share specific instructions and ask you to resubmit the request.
- You get a notification of any action taken. If the request doesn't meet the requirements for removal, we’ll also include a brief explanation. If your request is denied and later you have additional materials to support your case, you can re-submit your request.
Frequently asked questions
- In "Type of content you want to remove":
- Select Content contains nudity or sexual material.
- Your country of residence
Next.
- In "Describe the content," select Content falsely portrays me in a sexual act, or in an intimate state.
Submit all the image and web URLs with your personal info that you want us to review for removal from Google Search results
To find the URL of the content, search for the page or image you want to report.
Learn how to:
- When an image is removed under this policy, the reported URL will no longer appear in Google Search results. When we remove content from Google Search, it may still exist on the web. This means someone might still find the content on the page that hosts it, through social media, on other search engines, or other ways.
- Google takes measures to detect and remove duplicates of that imagery from Google Search results. You may opt out of this protection when submitting the removal request form. Opting out may be useful if the image has been published consensually in one context (like a personal blog) that you wish to keep in search results, but has been distributed elsewhere without your permission.
- As an additional protection, Google will filter explicit results on similar searches in the future.
Add one URL per line. You can submit up to 1,000 URLs.
Screenshots of content that’s related to you helps us identify offensive content for removal. An image can have content that’s relevant to multiple individuals.
Important: Child sexual abuse imagery is illegal and should not be shared through this form. Do not take or include screenshots containing child sexual abuse imagery or any content that presents someone under 18 in a sexual manner. Learn how to report child sexual abuse imagery.
You can take a screenshot on your computer or with your mobile device. You may want to take the screenshot on the same device that you use to submit the form. To obscure any sexually explicit portions, edit screenshots you submit.
Learn how to take a screenshot on your:
Important: Child sexual abuse imagery is illegal and should NOT be shared in this form. Do not take or include screenshots containing child sexual abuse imagery or any content that presents someone under 18 in a sexual way. Learn how to report child sexual abuse imagery.
If the content no longer appears on a webpage, but appears in Google Search results or as a cached page, you can request a refresh of outdated content.