The Hidden Risk of Every Model Release Form
As a model, your focus should be on your art and your career. Yet, every time you work with a new photographer or client, you're asked to complete a routine task that carries a significant, hidden risk: sharing your personal ID for the model release form.
Once a photo of your driver's license or passport leaves your hands, you lose all control. This single action exposes you to a cascade of potential threats:
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Stolen Identity & Fraud: Your full name, address, date of birth, and ID number are all a criminal needs to open accounts, take out loans, or commit fraud in your name.
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Stalking and Harassment: Your home address is sensitive information. In the wrong hands, it can compromise your personal safety.
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No Chain of Custody: A photographer often shares the release form—and your ID—with every platform they submit content to. This means your private information is copied, emailed, and stored on countless servers with varying levels of security.
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The Dark Web: Data breaches are common. A single insecure server can lead to your ID being bundled with thousands of others and sold on the dark web to the highest bidder.
BentID: Your Digital Fortress
This is where BentID changes everything. We designed our system from the ground up to eliminate these risks entirely. Think of BentID as your digital fortress—a secure vault for your identity that only you control.
With BentID, your identity is verified once, and then permanently sealed. The actual ID document is never retrieved, never shared, and never checked by any third party ever again.
When you sign a model release, you use your secure BentID. It legally confirms your identity and age without ever exposing the sensitive data behind it. The chain of risk is broken before it can even begin.
Swiss Security, Global Peace of Mind
Trust is paramount when it comes to your identity. BentID is a Swiss company, operating under some of the world's strictest data privacy laws. Our entire focus is on software security, giving you the absolute assurance that your information is protected by cutting-edge technology and legal frameworks.
Choosing BentID gives you:
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Peace of Mind: Focus on your shoots knowing your personal data is locked down and secure, not floating around on unknown hard drives.
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Legal Compliance: Sign any model release form legally and confidently, meeting all industry requirements for identity verification.
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Absolute Privacy: Never share your personal information with strangers again. Your BentID is your public key to a private world.