📌 Why the DMCA Is Essential for Creators
When someone shares your photos or videos without permission, it can:
- Damage your reputation,
- Sabotage your income on private platforms,
- Give your audience a false image of you.
Fortunately, the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is an international legal framework that allows you to quickly request removal of such content. Instagram is required to comply.
At SuppressLeak, we help creators every day assert their rights and regain control over their image.
🚨 Steps to Report Stolen Content on Instagram
1. Gather Proof
Before anything else, collect:
- The link to the infringing Instagram post,
- Your original files (photo, video),
- Dated screenshots.
2. Access the Official Form
You will need to provide:
- Your full contact information,
- A description of your original content,
- Links to the stolen posts,
- A sworn statement confirming your ownership.
3. Submit and Wait for Removal
Processing usually takes 48 to 72 hours. In case of repeat offenses, Instagram may suspend or delete the offending account.
🎯 With SuppressLeak, we handle this process automatically for you, with real-time tracking from your client dashboard.
❌ Instagram Wrongfully Removed YOUR Content? Here’s What to Do
Sometimes an abusive report may result in your own content being taken down. In that case, you have the right to file a DMCA counter-notification.
Steps to follow:
- Check the email from Instagram detailing the takedown.
- Draft a counter-notification including:
- Your contact details,
- A description of the removed content,
- A good-faith statement,
- Your electronic signature.
- Send it to:
📧 [email protected]
Instagram will then notify the person who reported you. If they don’t take legal action within 10 to 14 days, your content will be restored.
⚠️ Can Instagram Delete My Account?
Yes — in case of repeated violations, even if some are abusive. It’s crucial to:
- Document your creations (files, dates, original format),
- Act quickly if you’re targeted by a false claim,
- Never repost content that has already been reported.
At SuppressLeak, we also defend you against abusive claims and provide personalized follow-up for your cases.
🛡️ 5 Best Practices to Prevent Content Theft on Instagram
- Add a visible watermark to your posts.
- Limit external sharing (disable embedding, use private stories, etc.).
- Use an automated monitoring tool like SuppressLeak.
- Immediately report any suspicious accounts or stolen posts.
- Never click on suspicious links received via DM or email (risk of phishing).
🤝 SuppressLeak: Real Protection for Your Content
We provide you with:
- 🧠 24/7 automated monitoring of your content on Instagram, Reddit, Telegram, Twitter…
- 📝 Automated DMCA takedowns, handled from A to Z
- 📊 A professional dashboard to track takedowns in real time
- 🧑💼 A responsive human team for disputes or emergencies
Spotted a leak or stolen post? Contact us. We’ll take care of everything.
🔒 Protect What You Create. Defend Your Image.
The content you publish is your property. Don’t let anyone profit from it without your consent.
SuppressLeak is here to enforce your rights—quickly, discreetly, and legally.
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