Remove Intimate Images From Dailymotion
Dailymotion is headquartered in France and subject to EU Digital Services Act requirements, which we leverage for faster processing. We file through their DMCA and DSA reporting channels simultaneously, and escalate through their CDN infrastructure if Dailymotion delays.
Why direct DMCA fails on Dailymotion
- Dailymotion's dual US/EU jurisdiction means notices must be properly formatted for both DMCA and EU Digital Services Act requirements.
- Counter-notice exposure through the DMCA process reveals your identity to the uploader.
- Dailymotion's content is served through a global CDN, and cache invalidation can lag behind origin removal.
- Embedded Dailymotion players on third-party sites can continue displaying content until CDN caches fully expire.
- Dailymotion's moderation team is smaller than major platforms, leading to longer queue times during high-volume periods.
How IntimaShield forces removal
- We identify Dailymotion videos containing your content through URL and metadata analysis — no video content is downloaded or processed by our systems.
- We file simultaneously through Dailymotion's DMCA form and EU DSA notification channel as your authorized agent, leveraging the DSA's mandatory response timeframes to accelerate processing.
- If Dailymotion delays beyond 48 hours, we escalate to their CDN providers, file with France's digital regulator (Arcom) if applicable, and submit search engine de-indexing requests.
About Dailymotion and how removal works
Dailymotion, owned by Vivendi and headquartered in Paris, operates under both US DMCA and EU Digital Services Act (DSA) frameworks. This dual jurisdiction can be leveraged for faster content removal. The DSA requires platforms to process reports of illegal content promptly and provides a structured complaint mechanism that does not include DMCA-style counter-notice exposure.
Dailymotion's reporting system handles both copyright claims and content policy violations. For NCII cases, the content policy violation pathway is preferable because it processes under community guidelines rather than DMCA, avoiding counter-notice exposure. Dailymotion's terms explicitly prohibit non-consensual intimate content, and violations can result in video removal, account termination, and reporting to authorities.
Dailymotion's video delivery uses a global CDN to serve transcoded video files from edge servers. When a video is removed, CDN cache invalidation must propagate across all edge locations. This process typically completes within 4-12 hours, during which the video may remain accessible from some geographic locations. Embedded Dailymotion players on third-party sites rely on the same CDN delivery and will stop functioning once cache invalidation is complete.
France's digital regulator Arcom has authority over Dailymotion as a French platform. For cases involving content that violates French law, including non-consensual intimate images under French Penal Code Article 226-2-1, Arcom can compel platform action. This regulatory pressure is an additional enforcement mechanism available for cases involving French-jurisdiction platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dailymotion's EU jurisdiction help with takedowns?
The EU Digital Services Act requires platforms to process illegal content reports promptly and does not include DMCA-style counter-notice exposure. IntimaShield files through both DMCA and DSA channels to leverage the strongest available framework.
How long does Dailymotion take to remove content?
Dailymotion typically processes reports within 2-5 business days. DSA filings may receive faster processing due to mandatory response requirements. IntimaShield escalates to CDN providers and French regulators if delays occur.
What happens to embedded Dailymotion videos after removal?
Embedded players stop functioning once the source video is removed and CDN caches expire, typically within 4-12 hours. No separate action is needed for third-party embeds — they rely on the same CDN delivery as the Dailymotion page.
Can Dailymotion's French regulator compel removal?
Yes. Arcom, France's digital regulator, has authority over Dailymotion and can compel action for content violating French law. Non-consensual intimate images are illegal under French Penal Code Article 226-2-1. IntimaShield includes this escalation path when applicable.