https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/93bvgz/you-can-now-sign-away-rights-to-your-biometric-data

Biometric data is everywhere thanks to facial recognition technology and an endless supply of selfies on social media. Now, one of the largest stock image sites on the internet is offering a way to sign away rights to biometrics like facial data, with a release form that allows the information to be used by third parties.

Last week, Getty Images announced an “Enhanced Model Release” form which allows biometric information sharing as part of its media licensing platform, which is used heavily by media publications (including VICE). Release forms are a standard practice for media photographers, to show that a subject has consented to their image being used and sold. In addition to granting normal rights for photos, Getty’s new agreement prompts subjects captured in provide consent for licensing or using of their biometric data “for any purpose (except pornographic or defamatory purposes) including marketing or promotion of any product or service.”