Privacy · Online safety · French law
Reporting harmful online content
How to report doxxing, threats and harmful online content.
Practical guidance · 02
Report harmful content online
The right contact depends on the type of content, the platform hosting it and the outcome you are seeking.
Depending on the situation
Who should you contact?
Content published on a website or social network
Contact the publisher and use the platform's reporting tools
Look for legal notices, a privacy policy or a reporting form. Describe the facts precisely, provide the URL and request removal or restricted access. Keep a copy of your request.
Doxxing and disclosure of personal information
Report the content and exercise your rights
Identify the information concerning you, where it appears and why publication is harmful. Mention any associated threats or calls for harassment. You may rely on rights under the GDPR where the conditions are met.
Potentially illegal public content in France
PHAROS and the competent authorities
PHAROS accepts reports about certain potentially illegal public content. It does not replace filing a criminal complaint and is not an emergency service. In immediate danger, contact emergency services.