How to Comply with Recordkeeping — TAKE IT DOWN Act

Federal · US · Effective May 19, 2026

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Retain records of removal requests and actions.

Implementation steps

  1. Log all removal requests and outcomes.
  2. Retain for the period required by the law.
  3. Produce for FTC or enforcer on request.

Evidence needed

  • Record retention policy
  • Sample logs (anonymized)

Passing criteria

  • Records retained
  • Producible
Penalties: Up to $50K per violation. Enforced by FTC.

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