DSA Art. 35(1)(k) (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065)
Prominent markings on realistic generated or manipulated images, audio and video shown on their interfaces.
In short
- Where: European Union
- Status: In force since 25 August 2023
- Who: Very large online platforms and search engines (45M+ EU users)
- Covers: Platforms only
- Kennmarq.com: covers images and video today; audio: waits for spoken notices in audio for deep fakes (expected December 2026).
Updated 4 November 2026; source checked 4 November 2026. Sources are government sites. This page explains what Kennmarq.com does; it isn't legal advice.
What it asks of each kind of file
| File | What it asks | Kennmarq.com today |
|---|---|---|
| Images | a visible label, on deep fakes | Covered |
| Video | a visible label, on deep fakes | Covered |
| Audio | a label, on deep fakes | Waits for spoken notices in audio for deep fakes (expected December 2026) |
In the API
A rule for platforms only: markets=eu applies the EU's general rules in force or passed, not this one (what a call for the EU needs). The table above shows what our marks add of what it asks.
Official text
- EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act)
- European Commission, Article 50 AI Act Guidelines (paras 126-127 on DSA Art. 35(1)(k))