Social distancing proximity detectors

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Dear British Broadcasting Corporation,

I have read recently in various non-BBC news outlets of the BBC's use of social distancing proximity tags. Apparently, these devices can be placed in a pocket or worn on a belt and buzz to alert the wearer if they have come within two metres of other people wearing the same device.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 please provide me with the following information:
1) The provider of the proximity devices to the BBC.
2) The number of devices delivered to the BBC.
3) Whether they are rented/leased or owned outright by the BBC.
4) If leased or rented, the average monthly cost for their lease or rent. If purchased outright, the total cost of the purchase.
5) The monthly operating cost for each tag.

I look forward to receiving a prompt and informative reply.

Yours faithfully,

Mr A Willmore

FOI Enquiries, British Broadcasting Corporation

Dear Mr A Willmore,

Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as detailed in your email below. Your request was received on 03 February 2021. We will deal with your request as promptly as possible, and at the latest within 20 working days. If you have any queries about your request, please contact us at the address below.

The reference number for your request is RFI20210221.

Kind regards,

Information Rights

BBC Freedom of Information
BC2 A4, Broadcast Centre
201 Wood Lane
London W12 7TP

www.bbc.co.uk/foi
Email: [BBC request email]

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FOI Enquiries, British Broadcasting Corporation

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Dear Mr Willmore,

                                            

Please find attached the response to your request for information,
reference RFI20210221.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Information Rights

 

BBC Freedom of Information

BC2 A4, Broadcast Centre

201 Wood Lane

London W12 7TP

 

Website: [1]www.bbc.co.uk/foi

Email: [2]mailto:[BBC request email]

 

 

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Dear FOI Enquiries,

Many thanks for your reply to my FOI request.

Yours sincerely,

Mr A Willmore