
For compliant?s sake
Having all your visitors? data sitting visible at your unmanned front desk is no longer an option for businesses. With strict regulations in place regarding what data businesses can obtain and store from individuals and for how long, having years? worth of names, contact details and guest preferences at your fingertips, is just no longer viable. And what happens if that data sitting at your reception desk ends up in the wrong hands? Businesses often take a siloed approach when it comes to visitor data gathering. Those in finance may want bank details, those in IT may want account log-ins and receptionists may want car registrations. And it all has to be GDPR and DPA compliant. So, how can businesses effectively provide a seamless and detailed sign-in process for visitors that meets the digital age experience and being GDPR compliant? __________________________________________________________________________________

The visitor experience
A guest sign-in book is what most of us are welcomed with, and indeed used to, when visiting a business? premises. But what about first impressions? And second and third impressions for that matter. How do visitors know where to go once they?ve signed in if you don?t have a receptionist? Do they need a badge to proceed? What if they need to sign your data policy or an NDA prior to progression?The solution
What many businesses are unaware of, is that?both?the GDPR and visitor experience aspects can be tackled with innovative technology, and the deployment of electronic visitor management solutions is key. There are now numerous smart solutions to streamline the visitor sign-in process with data protection readiness already built in, so there?s really no excuse for non-compliance. So, let?s set the scene again. You?ve pulled up to the offices you?re having your morning meeting at. You make your way to the building?s entrance and walk into a lobby with an unmanned reception, where you notice a screen displaying the name of the business you have your meeting with. Following the on-screen prompts to sign in, you enter your car registration, contact details and read and sign the necessary documents on screen. Your photo is taken and an identification badge printed simultaneously as you follow the directions on screen to get to the correct floor and meeting room you require. Meanwhile, your hosts have been informed you have arrived, and are already on their way to greet you. Not only is this visitor experience in keeping with today?s digital age, it?s seamless and personal. Guest information is preloaded into the solution prior to arrival and what?s more, the solution is GDPR ready. It?s time to bring the visitor experience in line with the technology available. Dan Harding is director at?Sign In App GDPR factsheet: It isn?t just about customers, it matters for employee data tooSign up to our newsletter to get the latest from Business Advice.