Provisions on the Management of Deep Synthesis

Jurisdiction:
China
enforcing
Effective:
Jan 10, 2023
Authority:
Cyberspace Administration of China
Official text

Obligations Covered

Transparency & Disclosure Record-Keeping & Documentation

Timeline

MilestoneDateNotes
IssuedNov 30, 2022CAC, MIIT, Ministry of Public Security
EffectiveJan 10, 2023Full application

Related Regulations and Standards

Related instruments are selected from shared compliance obligations and jurisdiction coverage.

Provisions (2)

Deep Synthesis Content Labeling #

Obligation:
Transparency
enforcing
Effective:
Jan 10, 2023
Risk tier:
all
Scope:
providers

Requirements

RequirementDetails
WatermarkingDeep synthesis content must include visible or embedded watermarks
LabelingAI-generated or manipulated content must be clearly labeled
TraceabilityProviders must maintain logs of deep synthesis operations
User notificationUsers must be informed when interacting with deep synthesis content

Penalties

ViolationFine
Non-complianceWarnings, corrections, service suspension per Cybersecurity Law and Data Security Law

Deep Synthesis Record-Keeping #

Obligation:
Record Keeping
enforcing
Effective:
Jan 10, 2023
Risk tier:
all
Scope:
providers

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Operation logsMaintain logs of deep synthesis generation activities
User identityVerify and record user identity for deep synthesis service users
Data retentionRetain logs for regulatory inspection

Penalties

ViolationFine
Non-complianceWarnings, corrections, service suspension per Cybersecurity Law
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