Trade bodies say thought needs to be given to ways of encouraging people to provide details
Trade bodies representing pubs and restaurants have raised concerns about proposals that could force them to record the personal details of all customers coming in for a drink or a meal.
The idea, which may see drinkers and diners in England having to register in advance or as they enter a venue, prompted one leading organisation to say that a lot of thought would have to be given to how to “encourage” people to hand over their details. It has also sparked a debate about the potential cost implications of such a move, as well the fact that some venues will not be used to handling people’s personal data.
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