Spas in Ireland collect highly sensitive personal data including detailed medical histories, body measurements, treatment records, and sometimes intimate photographs for body treatments. As wellness businesses processing special category health data, spas have heightened GDPR obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018.
KEY GDPR RISKS
Collecting extensive medical histories on intake forms covering conditions, pregnancies, surgeries, and medications — all special category data
Sharing client treatment notes between therapists without adequate access controls or client knowledge
Processing gift voucher purchases that contain both purchaser and recipient personal data
Recording body measurements and wellness assessments that could reveal health conditions
Using client testimonials and reviews containing health-related statements without proper consent
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