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Denmark AI legislative regulation efforts

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The Danish government has initiated legislative efforts to regulate artificial intelligence. In September 2026, the Ministry of Higher Education and Science submitted a proposal to facilitate the use of AI for processing personal data within the public sector to enable rapid deployment in government operations. This proposal faced criticism from the Data Ethics Council, with chairman Johan Busse noting ‘clear data ethical concerns’ regarding the breadth of legal authority. Legal experts also highlighted insufficient clarity regarding transitions between different legislative sectors. By October 2026, legislative focus expanded to include protections against misinformation. Culture Minister Zenia Stampe introduced bill L 49, which aims to prohibit the creation and sharing of realistic AI-generated imitations of a person’s appearance, voice, or movements without explicit consent. Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, the law shifts the burden of proof to the person sharing the content, who must document that consent was granted. These protections extend to all physical persons and remain in effect until 50 years after their death, with exceptions for satire, parody, and social criticism that do not spread harmful misinformation. The Ministry of Culture’s proposal specifically focuses on curbing the dissemination of synthetic content rather than banning its creation. By targeting distribution, the government aims to empower individuals to control their likeness and compel technology platforms to remove manipulated content more rapidly. This initiative seeks to reform intellectual property laws to protect both private citizens and public figures, such as artists and performers. Concurrently, the Data Ethics Council has urged Parliament to reconsider granting public authorities broad mandates for AI development. In a consultation response, the Council warned that such authorization lacks sufficient frameworks for quality assurance, human oversight, and the protection of citizen rights. ~~The Council recommends providing specific authorization for particular authorities and concrete AI applications to manage risks like algorithmic bias and opaque decision-making.~~

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