In this new blog, we want to share a ‘client case’ in which we give insight into how we assist our members in fighting online crime and claim back the control over their copyrighted content.
Situation
In November 2020 an upcoming adult creator was double crossed by her former boyfriend who used to manage her brand and many of her accounts. Without her knowing, he had uploaded almost all of her copyrighted content out of jealousy for the break-up. As she was becoming more and more popular, it didn’t take long before the content was widely spread all over the internet. She was used to some content being leaked, but the severity of this issue she hadn’t experienced before and in panic she called her new manager who immediately acted and reached out to us.
We basically have all the tools and skills in house to go far and beyond to regain control over the situation.
Problem
The content was hosted on dozens of illegal websites. Each and every one of them trying to get as much Google traffic as possible and earn money of the stolen content. These websites all steal the content from the first one that uploads it, and so it spreads. Some of these websites are hosted in so- called safe- haven countries or by offshore hosting companies, making it difficult to get the content removed.
Solution
At Socialis Legal we don’t just perform the searches via automated software, but have experienced investigators performing the searches manually. This gives us the opportunity to find the content leading to closed forums, behind paywalls or hidden URLs to give an example. Our team of highly skilled ethical hackers can pick tasks up where the general investigations stop. We basically have all the tools and skills in house and we’re able to tackle the problems many creators are facing.
Outcome
For all active creators it is crucial to have an active Brand Protection service running. Taking back control over your content isn’t done overnight or with a push on ‘the red button’. Removal from various platforms, websites and search engines like Google is an on-going manual process. Having your content monitored continuously will give the expected and best possible results, though it takes some time. It will give you the freedom being able to solely focus on creating new content and monetize that to the fullest extend.
Since this creator joined our service we have been able to remove over 35.000 links and she has been able to focus on growing her brand and has her fanbase expanded greatly. Her content isn’t available for free all over internet and she has control on which platform she wants to promote her content.
Are you also in need of help? Please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you right away!