Yongsan-gu Introduces Visitor Management System with Caller Phone Number Tracking

Preventing Personal Information Leakage in Manual Logs, Considering Middle-Aged and Elderly Unfamiliar with QR Code Method

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seongjang Hyun) has become the first autonomous district in Seoul to introduce a ‘Caller Phone Number Entry Management System’ using mobile phones instead of handwritten visitor logs when visiting the district office, and began full operation on the 21st.

Due to the resurgence of COVID-19, the government required the use of electronic entry logs (QR codes) when using multi-use facilities, or if electronic logs were unavailable, visitors had to manually write down their visit date, phone number, and other entry details.

However, the handwritten log method raised concerns about personal information leakage and decreased reliability due to false or incomplete entries. Additionally, the QR code method caused issues for middle-aged and older users unfamiliar with the internet, as it required data usage and excessive time to input personal information.

Accordingly, the district established a caller phone number entry management system that digitizes and stores information and data.

This system works by having visitors call a designated number written on the entrance notice of the district office using their mobile phones, and the caller’s phone number and entry time are automatically recorded on the server.

Seongjang Hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, “The caller phone number entry management system allows visitor verification within 5 seconds by connecting to the designated number,” and added, “We will continue to do our best so that residents can use the district office more conveniently and safely.”

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