The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union sets strict requirements for processing personal data. Website owners must ensure compliance with these legal obligations. This checklist will help you implement the key measures.
1. Use SSL Encryption
Why Is SSL Important?
Visitors to your website must be able to trust that their data is secure and confidential.
Without SSL encryption, transmitted data (such as passwords or form inputs) can be accessed by third parties.
Solution:
Activate an SSL certificate for your website.
All our hosting products include a free SSL certificate.
More information is available in the article "Issuin SSL Certificate".
2. Update the Privacy Policy
Every website that processes personal data of EU citizens must have a GDPR-compliant privacy policy.
Recommended Contents:
Purpose of data processing
Name and contact details of the data controller or data protection officer
Legal basis for data processing
Recipients of the data
Data retention period
Disclosure of data to third parties
Right to access, rectify, or delete personal data
Right to file a complaint with a data protection authority
Notice of Google Analytics usage
Tip:
Free privacy policy generators are available online. Simply search for "GDPR privacy policy generator" in a search engine.
**3. Use Google Analytics in Compliance
with GDPR**
If you use Google Analytics on your website, you must follow specific requirements to ensure compliance.
Steps to Ensure GDPR Compliance:
Notice Requirement: Visitors must be informed that Google Analytics is being used.
Opt-Out Option: Install an Opt-Out plugin, such as "GA Opt-Out" for WordPress. Alternatively, include the Opt-Out code in your privacy policy.
Data Processing Agreement: A contract must be signed with Google. You can find this option in your Google Analytics account under "Account Settings" → "View Amendment" → "Agree" → "Save."
IP Anonymization: Add the
anonymizeIPfunction to the tracking code or use a WordPress plugin such as GA Dashboard for WordPress.Adjust Data Retention Period: You can specify how long user and event data is stored directly in your Google Analytics account settings.
Useful tools for verifying compliance include the DSAT - Data Protection Self-Assessment Tool.
Important Notice
This article does not constitute legal advice. The information provided is a set of recommendations to help make your website GDPR-compliant.
If you have further questions, we recommend consulting a data protection expert or legal counsel. For more details, please visit the following website.