Barber shops in Ireland are increasingly using digital booking systems, client management software, and social media marketing, all of which involve processing personal data. While barbers may handle less medical data than beauty salons, GDPR still applies to every client name, phone number, and photo collected under the Data Protection Act 2018.
KEY GDPR RISKS
Using online booking platforms without understanding where client data is stored or who controls it
Taking photos and videos of haircuts for social media without client consent
Collecting client phone numbers for appointment reminders and using them for marketing without separate consent
Operating CCTV in the shop without proper signage or a privacy notice
Storing walk-in client details informally on paper or in staff phones without any data management
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