Do you need a model release in the UK for identifiable people in commercial website photos?
Asked 11/14/2016
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A UK company wants me to photograph identifiable individuals in a private setting for use on its commercial website. Is a model release legally required in the UK for this kind of use? I'm also concerned about what happens if someone later leaves the company and asks for their image to be removed.
Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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No. Model releases aren't used much in the UK.and there's no legal requirement for one.
However you may want to have a contract drawn out between you and the organisation to protect everyone involved's interests and probably a licensing agreements also (detailing usage and what each party is entitled to do).
However usual stack disclaimer. I'm not a solicitor, if in doubt speak to one.
Originally by user55814. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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Based on the community answer, a model release is generally not a legal requirement in the UK, and they are not commonly used in the same way as in some other countries. So for identifiable people photographed in a private setting for a company website, the answer given is no: a model release is not legally required simply because the use is commercial.
That said, it is still sensible to document permissions and usage clearly. A written contract or licence between you and the company can help define who may use the images, how they may be used, and protect everyone’s interests. If the concern is that a person later leaves the company and wants their image removed, that is more a matter of agreement, consent, and company policy than copyright alone.
If the images are important to the business, getting proper legal advice is wise.
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