No More Hiding: UK Deepfake Criminal Offense Law 2026 Takes Effect
The UK deepfake criminal offense law 2026 officially takes effect this week. Creating or requesting nonconsensual AI images is now a crime under the Data Act.
Deepfake creators are running out of time. The UK's crackdown on nonconsensual intimate images officially goes into force this week, turning AI-generated abuse into a serious criminal matter.
Inside the UK Deepfake Criminal Offense Law 2026
According to the BBC, the new legal framework stems from the Data Act passed in 2025. It's now a criminal offense to create—or even request the creation of—nonconsensual intimate images. This move directly addresses the surge of AI-generated content seen on platforms like X via tools such as the Grok AI chatbot.
I can announce to the House that this offence will be brought into force this week and that I will make it a priority offence in the Online Safety Act too.
Prioritizing Online Safety and Accountability
By designating this as a 'priority offense' under the Online Safety Act, Liz Kendall is putting immense pressure on tech giants. Platforms won't just be encouraged to remove this content; they'll be legally required to proactively prevent it. For individuals, the message is clear: the shield of digital anonymity doesn't protect you from prosecution anymore.
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