[Denmark] Denmark proposes copyright laws to protect against deepfakes

The Danish Ministry of Culture recently gained bipartisan support for a proposal aimed at amending copyright laws to better protect individuals from deepfakes. The proposed amendments focus on preventing unauthorized digital imitations of a person's voice or image, allowing individuals to request the removal of such content from online platforms and seek compensation. While caricatures and parodies remain permissible, tech companies like Meta and TikTok could face substantial fines for non-compliance.

The bill aims to address the growing issue of deepfake fraud, which has surged significantly in recent years, leading to severe reputational and financial harm. Current copyright protections for performances are extended to include digital imitations, ensuring that unauthorized reproductions cannot be shared for up to 50 years posthumously. However, critics argue that these measures may be limited in scope, as illegal content could still be accessed from outside Denmark.

This legislative push coincides with Denmark's EU Presidency, where the focus on safeguarding cultural integrity aims to enhance democratic resilience in Europe. As deepfake technologies evolve, the need for robust detection methods and proactive platform policies remains paramount.

Source: Denmark proposes copyright laws to protect against deepfakes, July 14, 2025. Denmark proposes copyright laws to protect against deepfakes