# Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis Internet Information Services

- **Jurisdiction:** China (CN)
- **Type:** Regulation · **Status:** In force · **Binding:** yes
- **Issued by:** Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), MIIT, MPS
- **Proposed:** — · **Adopted:** 25 Nov 2022 · **Effective:** 10 Jan 2023
- **Obligations:** Labelling AI content, Registration or filing, Security testing, Consumer rights
- **Sectors:** Media, Consumer

## Summary
Regulates providers and technical supporters of 'deep synthesis' (deepfake-type) services generating or editing text, voice, images, video and virtual scenes. Requires real-name user verification, conspicuous labelling of synthetic content that could confuse the public, consent for editing biometric features, and algorithm filing.

## Why it matters
Any face/voice-swap or synthetic media feature offered in China needs labelling, user verification and algorithm filing.

## Source
[CAC](https://www.cac.gov.cn/2022-12/11/c_1672221949354811.htm)
Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. CAC Order No. 12.

## Cite
Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis Internet Information Services. Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), MIIT, MPS. Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/cn-cac-deep-synthesis-provisions-2022/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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