"The draft would also include civil measures to make it easier for victims to act against platforms, including rights to obtain information on perpetrators and enforce account suspensions."
The German government is advancing a new law to criminalize pornographic deepfakes, responding to a complaint from actress Collien Fernandes regarding identity theft and digital abuse. The draft law is nearly complete and aims to address gaps in existing legislation. It will make the production and distribution of deepfakes a criminal offense, enhancing police powers to search devices. The legislation will also include civil measures for victims to pursue action against platforms. Despite political support, challenges remain in enforcement due to international networks and evolving technologies.
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