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Originally posted by Coyote
Sorry for the noobie question (see post count) but I am confused.
What purpose does blacking out the model info serve if the info is included with purchased sets for compliance reasons? If the info is not made available, would you then need only the record holder info instead to pass compliance inquiries up the supply chain?
I understand the safety issues, and believe in taking every precaution, however, shouldn't the providers require additional verification from webmasters?
Being new to this bidness I prefer to meet the requirements myself rather than relying on another where legalities are concerned.
Thanks for any feedback.
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You're getting into a big issue.. the ONLY INFORMATION that is NECCESSARY on the id is the DATE OF BIRTH and the picture of the model.. any other information is extra and not neccessary. In fact, 2257 requirements do not EXTEND to model releases. Model releases are between the producer, the model, and the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, should they require it. Only TWO people need to be concerned with the documents.. that's the primary producer/custodian of records, any secondary producers (such as content providers) that may be involved. . TECHNICALLY all that's required for end users is ACCURATE custodian of records information. Do you REALLY need a model's SIN number to verify her age, when it's right there on her DL? What good is that to you? None, whatsoever. What good is it for her for you to have it, even less.
If content providers extend the option of giving ids (or even releases, which are not really neccessary under the law), giving out the models' personal information such as her home address, phone number, contact information etc, is doing NOTHING to verify her age. If the AUTHORITIES want to see that information, they are referred to the custodian, who can give them UNEDITED information, and THEY can contact the model if needs be. Randomly handing that information out is like putting a knife to a model's throat. Potentially dangerous and damaging, and can invoke criminal charges as I've said before.
Producers, what if a model finds out you are handing out her personal information unedited? That is no less grounds for lawsuit. Keep that in mind.