DMCA Risks?
Privacy, personal security, perjury, and financial liability
Liability
Takedown notices carry legal weight. If you’re not careful, you could be held liable for damages or even risk perjury. Unless you're confident that you know what you're doing, it's safer to let a professional handle it.
Privacy
Sending your own takedown notices may expose your personal information to pirates and the general public.
When a service provider or online platform like Google or Instagram receives a takedown notice, they are permitted to publish the notice or forward it to the same person or entity you're reporting. This can expose whatever personal information you provided in the notice, including your legal name, phone number, email address, and street address.