Virginia Nonconsensual Pornography (Deepfake Coverage)
In effect since July 1, 2014.
Overview
Virginia's nonconsensual pornography statute criminalizes dissemination of intimate images created by any means whatsoever, which courts interpret to include AI-generated deepfakes. Enhanced penalties for repeat offenses and content involving minors.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
AI categories covered
- Consumer-facing AI
Specific AI use cases:
- Content generation
- synthetic media manipulation
- voice likeness synthesis
- political synthetic media
What this requires you to do
Prohibited practices
Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.
Enforcement and penalties
Class 1 misdemeanor: up to 12 months jail, $2,500 fine. Enhanced penalties for repeat offenses. Felony under child exploitation statutes (up to 20 years). Civil remedies available to victims.
Private Right of Action
This rule allows private plaintiffs to bring claims directly, in addition to government enforcement.
Legislative history
How this law got here
Latest
amendedComputer-generated images of minors explicitly included in child exploitation statutes
- amended
HB 2678 expanded scope and penalties
- signed
Original nonconsensual pornography statute enacted
Earliest
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Source and verification
View source texthttps://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter8/section18.2-386.2/
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