Any premises across England and Wales accepting visitors, clients, guests, members, or customers during the Covid-19 pandemic should be taking contact details at the door to support contact tracing efforts.
The best way to do this is with a Visitor Check-In Tool or Sign-In App.
But what personal information are you allowed to ask for?
Here’s what you need to know.
What information can you legally ask visitors for in England?
When welcoming visitors, the only information you can ask for upon their arrival is:
- Name
- Phone number
- Date of visit
- Time of visit
The government advises it is fine to obtain this information from just one “lead” person in a group that has arrived together.
What contact tracing information can you not ask visitors for?
You can’t ask visitors for the following:
- Email address
- Home address
- Date of birth
- Any other personal information
It’s also important to remember you cannot use any information for marketing purposes.
*This information is correct at the time of publishing, see the government’s website for confirmation.*
GDPR
Remember, all data must be stored safely and in line with data protection laws.
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