Adam Barnett

Adam Barnett is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Corporate Counsel and Director at Getty Images since January 2016. In this role, Adam specializes in data protection issues, drafting and negotiating data processing agreements, handling data subject access requests, and advising on commercial matters related to global sales contracting and technology agreements involving AI and API content delivery. Prior experience includes serving as Corporate Counsel at Pearson, where Adam provided legal and compliance advice on downloadable applications and negotiated complex transactional agreements. Earlier roles include Director of Legal and Business Affairs at IGN Entertainment, Director of Legal Affairs at Ascentium, and Associate/Foreign Legal Consultant at Baker & McKenzie. Adam began a career in law as a Media Lawyer at Minter Ellison, advising on media transactions and legal issues. Adam holds an LLB in Media and Technology, along with Taxation from Monash University.