1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The Take It Down Act attempts to address the serious issue of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) being shared online, but its current form threatens lawful speech and communications privacy. The overly broad definitions and lack of safeguards could pressure platforms to censor legitimate content through automated filtering. Privacy-preserving services like encrypted messaging may also face demands to monitor users' private communications. While the intent is admirable, this legislation needs revision to protect free expression and civil liberties. I urge you to oppose the Take It Down Act unless it is amended to exempt privacy-focused platforms and include robust protections for lawful speech.