GDPR and Newsletter sign-up

by Mar 28, 2023

Yesterday I mentioned that double opt-in for newsletters is not required for GDPR (AVG).

But what is required to have a subscription form that is compliant with GDPR?

✅ Do add checkbox field with consent clause and a link to your privacy policy

✅ Do use clear and straightforward language when you ask for consent

❌ Don’t use pre-ticked checkboxes

❌ Don’t ask information you don’t need

But the most important one:

✅ Make it amazingly easy to withdraw consent

Remy van Duijkeren

Remy van Duijkeren

Power Platform Advisor

Microsoft Power Platform Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT with a focus on (marketing) automation and integration.

Helping organizations with scaling their business by automating processes on the Power Platform (Dynamics 365).

Expert in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (Marketing & Sales) and Azure Integration Services. Giving advice and strategy consultancy.

Services:
– Strategy and tactics advise
– Automating and integrating

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