GDPR issues for Body temperature readingsBody temperature readings

Body temperature readings

Some organizations are taking into consideration installing temperature scanners or other means of verifying the body temperature of staff and visitors, in their effort to protect the workplace against the spread of COVID-19.

Collecting health data through questionnaires

Collecting health data through questionnaires

While some authorities expressly prohibit such methods of systematic and general data collection, others allow organizations to make their own assessment and to decide whether imposing on staff and visitors to fill in questionnaires or to sign statements about risk factors (including symptoms) is necessary and proportional.