Denmark bill would give people copyright-style protection over face and voice against deepfakes

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 10 · 5 sources, 5 articles

Denmark's L 49 bill would make a realistic AI copy of someone's voice or face unlawful without their consent, from 1 January 2027. The proposal would give people property-like control over their likeness.

Who is affected and how

lawyer

The Danish proposal could serve as a model for EU rules on likeness protection.

Narrative: The face and voice as new property

Sources

• Denmark moves to give people legal control over deepfake likenessesbiometric update · Oct 12, 2026
• Denmark moves to give people legal control over deepfake likenesses | Biometric Updatebiometricupdate.com · Oct 12, 2026
• Denmark unveils deepfake law with copyright over face and voicepasquale pillitteri · Oct 12, 2026
• Denmark Digital Replica Bill L 49: Deepfake Consent 2027aimusicpreneur.com · Oct 12, 2026
• Denmark would protect people from deepfakes with a new lawictglobal.hu · Oct 16, 2026 · magyar

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