In today's digital era, the violation of privacy has become a serious problem. Many times, without someone's consent, their MMS video gets leaked on the Internet and goes viral on social media or other websites. This not only causes mental trauma but can also harm the person's image and future. However, there are steps you can take to get the video removed from the internet.
File a complaint with police
First of all, file a complaint with the police (FIR). If your MMS video has been leaked, then the first step is to file an FIR in the Cyber Crime Police Station. This gives you legal protection and makes it easier to file a complaint on the relevant platform. You can also complain online by visiting https://cybercrime.gov.in.
These websites will help to remove the video from Google search. If your MMS is coming in Google search or is visible on any website, then you can get it removed with the help of Google.
Google Removal Tool
https://support.google.com/websearch/troubleshooter/3111061
By going here, you can report under “Non-Consensual Explicit Images”.
For Blogger/Blogspot
https://support.google.com/blogger/contact/private_info
If the MMS is uploaded on a blog or Google-hosted website, you can request its removal through this link.
How to remove MMS from the wrong website
If the MMS has been uploaded on a wrong site, follow the steps given below:
Complain by going to the “Contact Us” or “DMCA” section of the website
Demand removal by providing your identity and details related to the video
You can find out the information of the website owner by visiting a third party site like https://whois.domaintools.com
Removing the video from social media platforms
If the video has gone viral on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), YouTube or WhatsApp, you can directly use the report system of these platforms or take the help of cyber cell. All major platforms have the option of “Report” and “Violates Privacy”.
Follow the steps
If your MMS has been leaked, stay calm and follow these steps immediately. The law is there to help you, and Google, social media companies and malicious sites have processes in place to take down such content. Don't delay — the sooner you act, the better.
Prakash Kumar Pandey