Farms selling directly to the public in Ireland — through farm shops, farm gate sales, box schemes, and online ordering — collect customer data that falls under GDPR. From a vegetable box subscription list in Wexford to a farm shop loyalty scheme in Meath, direct-sales farms must protect customer names, addresses, dietary preferences, and payment information.
KEY GDPR RISKS
Collecting customer data through multiple informal channels (phone calls, texts, market stalls, farm gate) without any unified data protection approach
Running box schemes or subscription services that accumulate detailed customer preference data over months and years
Allowing agritourism visitors to provide personal data for activities like farm walks or lambing visits without a privacy notice
Sharing customer data with co-op members, other producers, or delivery drivers without formal agreements
Storing customer details in personal phone contacts, WhatsApp groups, or unsecured spreadsheets
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