SAG-AFTRA has commended New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature for signing a law protecting members from “deep fake” sexually explicit material and prohibiting the exploitation of one’s name, image and voice after they pass away.
The performers union said Monday that the law protects the images and voices of SAG-AFTRA members and their families, in life and now postmortem, from unwanted and unauthorized commercial exploitation. It also strictly prohibits the publication and dissemination of digitally created, non-consensual, sexually explicit material.
“We are thrilled that Gov. Cuomo signed this important and hard-fought bill that protects not only our members, but society as a whole,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “I want to thank Executive Vice President and New York Local President Rebecca Damon and the many members who engaged with us in achieving this crucial legislation.”
“This bill is an important part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard our members,...
The performers union said Monday that the law protects the images and voices of SAG-AFTRA members and their families, in life and now postmortem, from unwanted and unauthorized commercial exploitation. It also strictly prohibits the publication and dissemination of digitally created, non-consensual, sexually explicit material.
“We are thrilled that Gov. Cuomo signed this important and hard-fought bill that protects not only our members, but society as a whole,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “I want to thank Executive Vice President and New York Local President Rebecca Damon and the many members who engaged with us in achieving this crucial legislation.”
“This bill is an important part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard our members,...
- 12/1/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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