How long does it take to remove a defamatory video On YouTube or Instagram?
Our legal team achieves the removal of offensive content in an average of 48 to 72 hours. We apply direct requirements based on the 2026 regulatory framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Intellectual Property Law. Extrajudicial intervention through Cease and Desist notices quickly stops dissemination without the need to wait for court deadlines.
Exact steps of our urgent intervention
Technical analysis of the content to isolate direct infringements of Article 205 (Slander) and Article 208 (Insult) of the Spanish Penal Code.
Making a direct legal claim to Google, Meta or ByteDance support teams, bypassing generic user forms.
Issuance of a formal legal demand against the content creator, requiring voluntary removal under threat of criminal proceedings.
Is it necessary to go to trial to clean up my digital reputation?
Under Article 92%, content creators remove the material before legal proceedings are initiated once they receive our certified fax. Tackling the problem from the outset with a specialist law firm deters the infringer. If the infringer refuses to remove the content amicably, we initiate legal proceedings from our offices in Marbella or Seville to demand its removal and claim damages.
| Platform and Infringement | Via User (Report Button) | Via FA Lawyers (Legal Action) |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Libel and Slander) | Deferred algorithmic evaluation. Success rate of 12%. The video continues to rack up views. | Direct extrajudicial request to the legal department and creator. Withdrawal within 48 hours. |
| Instagram / TikTok (Harassment and image violation) | Level 1 review frequently dismissed due to alleged freedom of expression. | Invocation of Organic Law 3/2018 (AEPD). Guaranteed blocking of dissemination and deletion within 3-5 days. |
| X (Twitter) / LinkedIn (Corporate Defamation) | Temporary suspension or shadowban without immediate removal of defamatory material. | Cease and Desist Notice under DSA regulations. Content removal and potential damages claim. |
What happens if the video's author Do you use fake or anonymous profiles?
We identify those responsible behind anonymous profiles through preliminary investigations. We collaborate with IT experts to trace IP addresses and legally compel platforms to reveal the offender's connection data. Anonymity on the internet does not protect against crimes against honour.
In-person representation in the courts of Andalusia
We undertake physical defence in courtrooms if reputational damage warrants formal legal action. FA Abogados operates directly in the Courts of First Instance and Investigation in Marbella and Seville. We assess the economic impact that defamation has caused to your business or personal life in order to demand fair and proportionate compensation before the judge.
Book a legal assessment of your case at our offices or via a virtual session. We'll analyse the viability of content removal today.

