In the News: Lauren Godfrey Discusses Children’s Online Privacy and the TAKE IT DOWN Act in The Legal Intelligencer

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The Legal Intelligencer

Constangy partner Lauren Godfrey authored an article for The Legal Intelligencer examining how the TAKE IT DOWN Act strengthens online privacy protections for children and addresses the growing risks associated with nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes.

In the article, “Children’s Online Privacy in the Digital Age: Understanding Section 3 of the TAKE IT DOWN Act,” Lauren outlines the law’s notice-and-removal requirements for covered online platforms, which took effect May 19, 2026. She discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement authority, the requirement to remove reported content within specified timeframes, and recommended measures to prevent harmful images from being redistributed.

Lauren also highlights the law’s significance for children and teenagers who face online harassment and exploitation, explaining how the legislation provides additional protections and a clearer process for requesting the removal of harmful content.

Read the full article in The Legal Intelligencer.

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