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Denmark’s Bold Copyright Law Empowers Citizens Against Deepfakes

6/29/2025

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Denmark is pioneering a revolutionary copyright law that empowers citizens with ownership over their likenesses and voices, a crucial step in the fight against deepfakes. Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt highlighted the importance of safeguarding individuals from unauthorized digital misuse. This landmark initiative, the first in Europe, is gaining strong political support and will enter consultation this summer.

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Denmark is pioneering a revolutionary copyright law that empowers citizens with ownership over their likenesses and voices, a crucial step in the fight against deepfakes. Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt highlighted the importance of safeguarding individuals from unauthorized digital misuse. This landmark initiative, the first in Europe, is gaining strong political support and will enter consultation this summer.