A guide for businesses in the hospitality sector
One of the government’s key tools in preventing the spread of coronavirus is ‘NHS Test and Trace’. NHS Test and Trace requires pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes to collect the personal data of their customers.
In England, it is a legal requirement for these establishments to participate in the scheme. It is also a legal requirement for the collected data to be handled in accordance with data protection law. This blog will set out some key questions you should ask yourself, and provide answers that will help you remain compliant. While this blog is being published during a second national lockdown, these principles will still be relevant as and when establishments are re-opened.
Guide
- their name;
- their phone number;
- the date of their visit and their time of arrival; and
- the name of the member of staff assigned to them (if they will only interact with one member of staff).
Guidance from the ICO and GOV.UK
Please follow the links below for more detailed guidance on this topic:
Information Commissioner’s Office
- Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors for contact tracing purposes.
- Individual rights