Thread by @org_scp

🧵From 12th April, certain businesses are legally required to ask every customer scan in using the #NHS #COVID19 app, or provide contact details.

While it's a legal requirement of businesses, there's *no legal requirement* of customers to do so...

gov.uk/guidance/maint…

Businesses are told *not* to make the QR code a pre-requisite of entry & another way to sign in *must be provided*, i.e. hardcopy, following GDPR regs.

Businesses have *no legal authority* to request your ID to check physical sign in details outside of the #NHS app

(contd.)

We believe that this #testandtrace system in place from 12th April could be switched to a #VaccinePassport scheme within months if the Govt are satisfied with levels of compliancy.

We are concerned re: Data Impact Risk Assessment of this updated system rolling out

(contd.)

"But the DPIA acknowledges that the information could, in theory, be disclosed for other purposes if demanded via a court order or ministerial direction".

Therefore most individuals won't know how their info, if any collected, may be used by Govt (contd)

bbc.com/news/technolog…

There's *no legal requirement* for customers to use their real name.

We encourage people to choose a paper sign-in option & challenge businesses who won't provide this.

Do not support any business that pressures you to check-in via one method only, i.e. the app & ask for ID.