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Non-Consensual Nudity Policy

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What it is

X maintains a policy classifying and prohibiting non-consensual nudity, commonly known as non-consensual intimate imagery, with defined reporting and enforcement procedures for violations.

This analysis describes what X's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The terms establish that X has a dedicated policy and enforcement mechanism for non-consensual nudity, which is relevant both to victims seeking content removal and to users posting intimate imagery involving others.

Interpretive note: The specific removal timelines, escalation procedures, and definitions of covered content are contained in the linked sub-policy, not this index document.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 351 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that X classifies non-consensual nudity as a policy violation with defined reporting procedures, meaning individuals who discover intimate imagery of themselves posted without consent have a documented mechanism to seek removal under this policy.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Review X's non-consensual nudity policy at the linked URL to locate the reporting form for intimate imagery posted without consent and submit a removal request through the documented process.

How other platforms handle this

Riot Games Medium

players may report each other and submit info about their in-game activity and actions to help us determine if the reported behavior constitutes a violation of rules and policies that apply to player conduct

Zoom Medium

Zoom uses advanced tools to automatically scan certain types of content such as virtual backgrounds, profile images, incoming emails to Zoom's native email service from someone who is not a Zoom Email user, and files uploaded or exchanged through chat...

Tinder Medium

In assessing misuse, we consider factors such as evidence that a report was motivated by bias or hatred (e.g., based on protected characteristics such as race, sexual orientation, or gender identity) or other malicious intent.

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Non-consensual nudity policy - Learn what we classify as non-consensual nudity and our reporting and enforcement procedures for violations of this policy.

Excerpt from X's Rules and Policies

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Non-consensual intimate imagery is criminalized at the federal level in the US under the SHIELD Act and in numerous states, and the EU has addressed it through the Digital Services Act's illegal …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Rules and Policies
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 7, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010881
Document ID
CA-D-00031
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a40c648df367cf76bbff42c2354e1c68fc4ce94f1ddb702436598ca1b5d49ad6
Analysis generated
March 7, 2026 12:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Rules and Policies
Record ID: CA-P-010881
Captured: 2026-03-07 12:17:50 UTC
SHA-256: a40c648df367cf76…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-rules-and-policies/provision/CA-P-010881/non-consensual-nudity-policy/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does X's Non-Consensual Nudity Policy clause do?

The terms establish that X has a dedicated policy and enforcement mechanism for non-consensual nudity, which is relevant both to victims seeking content removal and to users posting intimate imagery involving others.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that X classifies non-consensual nudity as a policy violation with defined reporting procedures, meaning individuals who discover intimate imagery of themselves posted without consent have a documented mechanism to seek removal under this policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 142 platforms. See the full comparison.

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