TL;DR
Typeform is GDPR-compliant, but it depends on how you use it. If you collect personally identifiable information (PII) like names, emails, or phone numbers through your forms, you need to ensure you're meeting GDPR requirements.
How to maintain GDPR compliance with Typeform
Typeform is often used to collect user feedback, leads, event registrations, and survey data, much of which includes personal information. If you're collecting data from EU users, you must comply with GDPR.
Here’s what you need to know (and do) to stay on the safe side.
1. Know what data your forms collect
The first step is to audit your Typeform forms. Are you collecting PII? This can include: Names, Email addresses, Location data
2. Add Typeform to your list of data processors
If Typeform is processing personal data on your behalf, you’re legally required to disclose this in your privacy policy. This is a core GDPR requirement.
3. Use Typeform’s privacy-friendly features
Consent checkboxes: Add them for marketing permissions or data collection notices Hidden fields: Avoid passing PII unnecessarily Data deletion: Respond easily to user requests under the “right to be forgotten” User role restrictions: Limit access to sensitive data inside your organization, Take advantage of these settings when building your forms.
4. Secure your account to avoid data breaches
Under Article 33 of the GDPR, organizations must report breaches within 72 hours. While Typeform maintains strong security infrastructure, you still need to do your part: Use strong passwords, Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Avoid sharing login credentials, Regularly audit who has access to your Typeform workspace, Prevention is cheaper than fines.
What Typeform says about GDPR compliance
Typeform outlines its GDPR measures clearly and transparently. Key highlights:
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available for customers Consent tools built into form design Right of access, correction, and erasure supported International transfers covered under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) ISO 27001 certification and strong encryption practices EU-hosted data centers for some business plans For questions, users can contact Typeform’s DPO at dpo@typeform.com.
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