In this tutorial, we will take a closer look at how to make the forms on your Joomla site compliant with the GDPR requirements.
In essence, GDPR revolves around the responsible collection and storage of personal data submitted through forms. To fulfil GDPR requirements, users must explicitly consent to the use of their data.
To start, it's crucial to refrain from integrating third-party services like Google Fonts,
Google reCAPTCHA, Google Maps, and Autocomplete Address fields into your forms, as these services inherently collect user data. Discover alternatives to third-party services that may collect user data and start using
hCaptcha.
Compliance with the GDPR requires obtaining user consent for the storage and use of personal data. This can be achieved by adding an Acceptance field, which can be customized to suit your specific needs. You can add multiple acceptance fields, and this field is required to submit the form.
Moreover, GDPR empowers users to request the deletion of their data. In
Balbooa Forms you can do this in Submissions. Use the search by email and remove the relevant materials.
An additional feature to enhance GDPR compliance is the ability to disable data storage in your site database. By adjusting the submit button settings, navigating to advanced settings, and disabling the "Save Data to Database" option, you can ensure that user data is not stored locally.
In just a few minutes, this tutorial walks you through the steps to make the forms on your Joomla site GDPR compliant. This is a simple process to ensure that user data is handled responsibly.
