What to do if photos are posted without your consent
Do not rely only on arguing in comments. Preserve the exact URL and page details first. If the publication is unwanted, send the link to DeleteWeb for an assessment of removal grounds, copy discovery and escalation channels.
What to do right now
If the leak has already happened, do not wait for it to resolve itself. Preserve the known URLs and send them for an initial review. You can start with a single URL.
1. Preserve the publication
Save the URL, screenshot, date and account or website name. If the page may disappear, preserve it before contacting anyone.
2. Identify the relevant removal grounds
Privacy, platform rules, copyright, personal data and other factors may matter. The correct basis depends on the specific publication and circumstances.
3. Find reposts and mirrors
Removing one URL is not enough if the image has already been copied. Deep search can be useful before sending removal requests at scale.
4. Start with source-level removal
Working with the source website and relevant infrastructure is generally more durable than search delisting alone.
5. Recheck search engines
After the source changes, check Google and Yandex and submit separate requests if an outdated result or preview remains.
Frequently asked questions
Can copies be removed if the photo was public in the past?
Possibly, but the available grounds and outcome depend on the specific publication, website and circumstances.
Should I message the person who posted the photo?
Not always. Preserve the page first and choose the most appropriate channel after assessing the situation.
Can copies be found from the image itself?
Yes. Deep search can use the source image or a clear photo together with usernames, filenames and other identifiers.
Related resources
If the material is already online, send the known URL now
One known URL is enough for an initial review. If you do not know where else the material appears, select deep search. The sooner source URLs and identifiers are preserved, the sooner the removal workflow can begin.