Victorian businesses will have to the end of this month to sign up for the State Government’s check-in app that records where people visit in case the information is needed by COVID-19 contract tracers.
Minister for Government Services, Danny Pearson said the State’s free QR Code Service was available to all businesses and enabled contact tracers to immediately access the information they need in the event of an outbreak.
“Many businesses are using private electronic record keeping systems that don’t connect seamlessly to the Government’s system,” Mr Pearson said.
“That’s why the Government has developed the Victorian Government Visitation API – a piece of software that enables private QR codes to communicate directly with contact tracers,” he said.
“From 27 March, all businesses using electronic record keeping – such as a QR code system – must use a system that seamlessly integrates with the Victorian Government contact tracing system to help contact tracers respond to outbreaks even faster.”
Mr Pearson said the requirement would be mandated under new Chief Health Officer directions and would reduce the time it took for the public health team to get important information from hours, down to minutes.
“Businesses can still choose to keep records manually, but they must apply the four-square metre rule,” the Minister said.
“The requirement to share information will only be activated in the event of a positive case of coronavirus being detected at a specific location,” he said.
Mr Pearson said all owners of commercial passenger vehicles would also be required to have a QR code available for use, which recorded the passenger’s first name, phone number, vehicle registration as well as the date and time.
