Removing Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) — Denmark
Sourced from Danish Acts of Parliament (love), executive orders (bekendtgørelser), and official government guidance. Written in plain language for general understanding — this is educational content, not legal advice. Our editorial standards
What is this right?
NCII in Denmark is criminal under Straffeloven §264d — unauthorised passing on of images or messages relating to private matters of another person. Penalties up to 3 years' imprisonment. Investigation: Danish Police, with NC3 involvement for cybercrime-heavy cases.
Technical takedown: StopNCII.org (18+) and NCMEC takeitdown (under-18). Hotlinen.dk — operated by Save the Children Denmark — accepts reports of illegal online content for removal.
When does it apply?
- Intimate images / videos of you shared online without consent.
- Sextortion / threats to share.
- Deepfake sexual content depicting you.
- Subject under 18 — use NCMEC takeitdown.
Removing NCII Through Politi, StopNCII, NCMEC
- If 18+, hash via StopNCII.org.
- If under 18, use takeitdown.ncmec.org.
- Report to Danish Police via politi.dk or 114. Cite Straffeloven §264d.
- For Danish-hosted illegal content, Hotlinen.dk.
- Preserve evidence.
- Don't pay extortionists.
What should you NOT do?
- Don't pay the extortionist.
- Don't delete the original from the platform before reporting.
- Don't assume StopNCII covers under-18 content.
Common Questions
What is Straffeloven §264d?
Straffeloven §264d criminalises the unauthorised passing on of images or messages relating to the private matters of another person. Aggravated cases — including the distribution of intimate images of another person without consent — attract penalties up to 3 years' imprisonment. Used by Danish prosecutors for image-based-abuse cases.
What is Hotlinen.dk?
Hotlinen.dk — operated by Save the Children Denmark (Red Barnet) — accepts public reports of illegal online content, particularly child sexual abuse material. It is a complementary takedown channel for Danish-hosted content.
When does it apply — removing non-consensual intimate imagery (ncii)?
Intimate images / videos of you shared online without consent.Sextortion / threats to share.Deepfake sexual content depicting you.Subject under 18 — use NCMEC takeitdown.
How do I remove non-consensual intimate imagery in Denmark?
If 18+, hash via StopNCII.org.If under 18, use takeitdown.ncmec.org.Report to Danish Police via politi.dk or 114. Cite Straffeloven §264d.For Danish-hosted illegal content, Hotlinen.dk.Preserve evidence.Don't pay extortionists.
What should you NOT do — removing non-consensual intimate imagery (ncii)?
Don't pay the extortionist.Don't delete the original from the platform before reporting.Don't assume StopNCII covers under-18 content.