Digital Fingerprints, Human Stakes: Governing NCII Hash-Matching
Also authored by Belle Torek, Technology Safety Specialist, Safety Net Project, NNEDV.
Executive Summary
Non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) causes lasting harm to victims, and its rapid cross-platform spread makes removal difficult and retraumatizing. Platforms have long used hash-matching technologies — tools that create digital...
The narrative presents a strong case for the responsible use of hash-matching technologies to combat NCII, emphasizing governance, transparency, and contextual review as critical safeguards. It acknowledges the limitations of the technology while advocating for its integration into a broader ecosystem of survivor support and accountability. The recommendations for platforms and shared databases are pragmatic, balancing the need for swift action against NCII with protections for privacy and lawfu...
