I don’t get the GDPR comment checkbox

  • Hello,
    I don’t understand the logic behind the new comment checkbox

    Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment

    This is not enough to make the comment form GDPR compliant, right? This is just about the cookie that is stored. Why does this not say anything about that data being stored on the server or provide a link to the privacy policy? What are we supposed to do with that checkbox? Put a second checkbox below it that contains all the missing stuff?

    I just don’t understand why you would put that checkbox there if half of the necessary information is missing. Is there a way to edit the text? If no, the only logical step for me would be replacing it with the help of a Plugin.

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  • Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    WordPress introduced tools to assist with GDPR compatibility in 4.9.6, but GDPR compatibility for specific plugins and themes is up to their developers. Also, you, as the site owner/operator, are the one responsible for ensuring compliance the GDPR and any local variations that may be introduced.

    Click SETTINGS->Privacy to access the current GDPR tools.

    Please read this post for all things GDPR: https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/gdpr-your-plugins-and-themes/?

    Thread Starter flizzywp

    (@flizzywp)

    This copy paste text really does not answer anything from my question.

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

    (@sterndata)

    Volunteer Forum Moderator

    Why does this not say anything

    Unfortunately, “why” questions really aren’t technical support questions. Can you edit the text? Yes.

    This is in the comment template:

    '<label for="wp-comment-cookies-consent">' . __( 'Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.' ) . '</label></p>',

    So you can use a gettext() function in your theme’s functions.php to translate that string to whatever you want or use a filter on comment_form_default_fields to replace that text.

    Thread Starter flizzywp

    (@flizzywp)

    Where do I have to post this question to get answered the why questions?

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

    (@sterndata)

    Volunteer Forum Moderator

    You might want to monitor the #gdpr-compliance channel on Slack.

    // edit //

    The channel was renamed to #core-privacy

    Thread Starter flizzywp

    (@flizzywp)

    I don’t use Slack. Any other way to get information? This is a WordPress feature and it affects almost everyone. Surely there must be a way to discuss it in the official WordPress forum?

    Andrew Nevins

    (@anevins)

    WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support

    Not really, these are support forums and we answer pragmatic issues. Asking why is a valid question but not for us. Why don’t you use Slack? That is the way the community communicates and you’ll find your answer there or at least spark a discussion.

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