Denmark is amending its copyright law to give individuals ownership of their likeness, addressing issues related to deepfakes, which distort reality and lead to serious harm. The legislation will define unauthorized digital reproductions, allowing citizens to request removal of nonconsensual deepfake content from platforms. It aims to protect personal features, voice, and appearance, also extending to unauthorized recreations of artistic performances. Financial remedies will be available for victims, although parody and satire will remain exempt from these protections. A public input phase is planned before formal submission.
"Human beings can be run through the digital copy machine and be misused for all sorts of purposes and I'm not willing to accept that," Danish Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt stated after Denmark introduced an amendment to its copyright legislation.
The Danish culture minister emphasizes a clear message in the bill that everyone has the right to their own body, voice, and facial features.
Deepfakes severely alter perceptions of reality, leading to bullying, coercion, and wrongful accusations against individuals.
The Danish proposal defines unauthorized digital reproductions specifically, aiming to protect personal likeness in copyright law and allow victims to request removal.
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