Denmark’s government has unveiled plans to amend its copyright law so that every resident can claim legal ownership of their body, facial features and voice, a move aimed at curbing the spread of AI-generated deepfakes. Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt said the measure sends an “unequivocal message” that individuals control how their likeness is used and can demand removal of content posted without consent. The draft, which has the support of about nine in ten members of parliament, defines deepfakes as highly realistic digital imitations of a person’s appearance or voice. Once enacted, victims would be entitled to compensation and online platforms that refuse to take down offending material could face heavy fines. Parody and satire remain exempt. The Ministry of Culture plans to circulate the proposal for public consultation before the summer recess and seek final parliamentary approval in the autumn. Engel-Schmidt intends to promote the initiative across the bloc when Denmark assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July 2025, positioning the country as a potential template for wider European regulation of generative-AI content.