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Rockland County Enacts Landmark Deepfake Legislation to Protect Victims

11/9/2025

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Rockland County, New York, unanimously passed the Damaging Deepfake Act, criminalizing the creation or distribution of deceptive digital media that misrepresents individuals without consent.
The bill was sponsored by Legislator Dana Stilley.
Deepfakes have surged from 500,000 in 2023 to 8 million in 2025.
Offenders may face fines or jail time.
Community leaders highlighted the law's protection of domestic violence and sextortion victims, especially women and children.

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Rockland County, New York, unanimously passed the Damaging Deepfake Act, criminalizing the creation or distribution of deceptive digital media that misrepresents individuals without consent.
The bill was sponsored by Legislator Dana Stilley.
Deepfakes have surged from 500,000 in 2023 to 8 million in 2025.
Offenders may face fines or jail time.
Community leaders highlighted the law's protection of domestic violence and sextortion victims, especially women and children.