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Denmark Moves to Safeguard Citizens' Images from Deepfakes

7/3/2025

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Denmark is taking a bold step to protect its citizens' images from deepfakes, with Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt pushing for a copyright ownership system. Set for parliamentary approval this fall, the law empowers individuals to control their likeness and combat issues like revenge porn. A successful implementation could spark similar initiatives throughout Europe.

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Denmark is taking a bold step to protect its citizens' images from deepfakes, with Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt pushing for a copyright ownership system. Set for parliamentary approval this fall, the law empowers individuals to control their likeness and combat issues like revenge porn. A successful implementation could spark similar initiatives throughout Europe.