Denmark Proposes Law Giving Citizens Copyright Over Their Own Faces
Denmark introduced a bill that would make it illegal to share deepfake images, videos and audio based on a real person, giving citizens copyright over their own faces.
CultureGNGV Editorial Team4 min readLast reviewed September 28, 2026
Denmark has moved to protect citizens from AI-generated disinformation with a proposed new law. Introduced in June, the bill would give Danes copyright of their own faces, making it illegal to share deepfake images, videos, and audio recordings based on a real person without their consent.
The legislation comes as deepfake technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and accessible.
The bill has been hailed by digital rights advocates as a model for other nations grappling with the challenges posed by AI-generated content.
