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, predating most Western deepfake rules.
Key dates
- Nov 25, 2022Published
- Jan 10, 2023In force
Risk areas addressed
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)
China Deep Synthesis Rules is enforced by Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Its obligations are already live, so a gap is a present exposure rather than a future one. In practice that means knowing which of your AI systems fall in scope in online platforms, holding assessments that speak to synthetic media & deepfakes, transparency and content & information integrity, and being able to produce that evidence on request.