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Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis Internet Information Services

Requires conspicuous labelling of deepfake/synthetic content, consent for cloned likenesses and traceability — an early binding regime for synthetic media that predates most Western deepfake rules.

Status
Enforced
Jurisdiction
China · National
Adopted
Nov 25, 2022
In force
Jan 10, 2023
Enforcement date
Jan 10, 2023
Regulator / body
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)
Sectors
Online services
Extraterritorial
No

Overview

Requires conspicuous labelling of deepfake/synthetic content, consent for cloned likenesses and traceability — an early binding regime for synthetic media that predates most Western deepfake rules.

Key dates

  • Nov 25, 2022
    Published
  • Jan 10, 2023
    In force

Risk areas addressed

Synthetic media & deepfakesTransparencyContent & information integrity

Who it applies to

Providers and users of deep synthesis (deepfake) technology and services in China.

Penalties & enforcement

Rectification, fines and service suspension under the Cybersecurity Law and related statutes.

Enforced by: Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)

Getting ready

Whatever your exposure to China Deep Synthesis Rules, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.

Official source

Cyberspace Administration of China

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