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Are WordPress plugins GDPR compliant?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:52 am

WordPress plugins are not GDPR compliant unless the plugin developer has taken specific steps to ensure that their plugin is GDPR compliant. WordPress.org has a list of GDPR-compliant plugins, but this list is not exhaustive.

If a plugin is not listed on WordPress.org, the developer may have taken specific steps to ensure that the plugin is GDPR compliant.

WordPress.org has also created a guide on how to GDPR-compliantly develop a WordPress plugin.

PRO TIP: No plugins are 100% GDPR compliant. However, there are many plugins that can help you with your GDPR compliance. For example, the WordPress GDPR Plugin by WPBeginner is a great plugin that can help you with some of the basics of GDPR compliance.

This guide includes information on creating a privacy policy, obtaining consent, and data handling. In order to be GDPR compliant, a plugin must adhere to all of these guidelines.

If a plugin does not follow these guidelines, the plugin may be in violation of the GDPR. This could result in fines from the GDPR regulator, which could be significant. As a plugin developer, it is important to ensure that your plugin is GDPR compliant.

If you have any questions about how to GDPR-compliantly develop a WordPress plugin, please feel free to reach out to us at support@WordPress.org.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.