Consent is required when the images show identifiable people and the purpose is portrait photography or marketing purposes. For situational images, consent may be waived if the individuals cannot reasonably feel violated, exposed or exploited.
Consent must be explicit, informed and documented. This means that the individual must know exactly how and for what period of time the image will be used. Digital solutions such as Kontainer’s Photo Consent Tool make it easier to comply with these requirements.
Yes, an individual can withdraw their consent at any time. To minimize conflicts, it is therefore advisable to have a written agreement that specifies how and for how long the image may be used.
If an individual requests that an image be removed, you as a data controller must review the request and act quickly. Kontainer’s Photo Consent Tool can help identify and remove images effectively.