UK Content Removal Request

Aprillhamilton.com operates content removal procedures in compliance with UK legislation including the Digital Economy Act 2017, Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Defamation Act 2013, and Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. We process removal requests for various legal grounds under UK law.

As a host of user-generated material, our Terms require all content submitters to confirm they hold necessary rights and permissions. While our systems and moderation teams proactively monitor content, we rely on rights holders and affected individuals to report specific issues.

Upon receipt of a valid UK-compliant request, our standard protocol includes:

• Expedited review of reported content (usually within one business day)
• Immediate disabling or permanent deletion of unlawful material
• Notification to the uploader in accordance with UK defamation procedures
• Account restrictions or bans for repeat offenders
• Maintenance of detailed audit logs for regulatory compliance
• Reporting of illegal content to appropriate UK authorities where required

Grounds for Content Removal Under UK Law

We will consider removal requests for content that:

• Copyright Infringement: Violates the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
• Illegal Content: Violates the Obscene Publications Act 1959 or Protection of Children Act 1978
• Data Protection: Contains personal data in violation of UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018
• Defamation: Contains defamatory statements under the Defamation Act 2013
• Privacy Violations: Violates privacy rights under UK common law and Human Rights Act 1998
• Non-consensual Intimate Imagery: "Revenge porn" under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
• Trademark Infringement: Violates UK trademark law
• Age Verification Issues: Content accessible without proper age verification under Digital Economy Act 2017

Required Information for a Valid UK Removal Request

To ensure swift processing under UK law, your formal request must include:

1. Requester Identification: Full legal name, relationship to content, and proof of authorization.
2. UK Contact Details: Current UK postal address (or EU representative if applicable under UK GDPR), phone number, and email.
3. Exact Content Location: Complete direct URL(s) and file identifiers for each content instance.
4. Legal Basis Under UK Law: Specific statement identifying the UK legislation violated.
5. Supporting Evidence: Documentation proving ownership, rights, or violation.
6. Declaration of Good Faith: Statement that information is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
7. For Data Subjects: Evidence of your identity if requesting personal data removal under UK GDPR.

Special UK Procedures

For Defamation Claims (Defamation Act 2013): We follow the UK's notice and takedown procedure for defamatory content, including notifying the uploader of your complaint.

For Copyright Claims: We comply with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and relevant UK case law. Our designated agent for copyright claims is listed below.

For Personal Data (UK GDPR): Data subjects have rights to erasure ("right to be forgotten") under certain conditions. We will process these requests within one month as required by UK law.

Submitting Requests

Send complete removal requests to our UK-based Compliance Officer. Incomplete requests will experience delays. Under the Defamation Act 2013, we may provide a copy of your notice to the content uploader. For illegal content involving children, we are required to report to the Internet Watch Foundation and National Crime Agency.

Note: Making false or malicious removal requests may constitute an offence under UK law, including the Malicious Communications Act 1988 and Computer Misuse Act 1990.