Registration and Data Protection
Key facts
- All serviced and self-catering accommodation premises must keep a record of all guests over the age of 16. The record should include full name and nationality.
- If you hold any personal information on guests or any other individuals, including employees (other than on odd scraps of paper), the Data Protection Act applies.
- You must keep each guest's details for at least 12 months.
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