Investing.com -- Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters on Monday to more than a dozen technology companies reminding them to comply with the Take It Down Act by May 19. President Donald J. Trump signed the law last year with support from First Lady Melania Trump.

The law requires covered platforms to create a process for victims, including children, to request removal of intimate photos or videos shared without their consent.

Ferguson sent the letters to Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Automattic, Bumble, Discord, Match Group, Meta, Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit, SmugMug, Snapchat, TikTok and X. The letters outline the law's definitions, requirements and penalties for non-compliance.

"We stand ready to monitor compliance, investigate violations, and enforce the Take It Down Act," Ferguson said. "Protecting the vulnerable—especially children—from this harmful abuse is a top priority for this agency and this administration. The Trump-Vance FTC is grateful for the First Lady's leadership on the Take It Down Act and on children's issues."

Covered platforms must provide clear notice about the removal process and take down nonconsensual images, along with all identical copies, within 48 hours of receiving a valid request. The law applies to websites, apps and online services, including social media, messaging, image or video sharing and gaming platforms.

The FTC issued guidance on how companies should prepare to comply with the Take It Down Act.