GDPR – Mals Ecommerce

GDPR – Mals Ecommerce

As mentioned previously, it is your business to set up your compliance for GDPR.

You have probably received various emails regarding GDPR and perhaps seen a whole lot of information available about GDPR. Maybe you even thought – oh that, it doesn’t mean me !  Oh yes, indeed it does.

GDPR is General Data Protection Regulation is the regulation that requires all internet businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. Non-compliance could cost companies dearly.

This infographic is helpful

http://ec.europa.eu/justice/smedataprotect/index_en.htm

Every business needs to be compliant. If EU has access to your site, whether you sell products or not, you must be compliant.

Kathie can assist with set up in Mal’s

https://www.modmagic.com/item_25/Terms-Privacy-Setup-at-Mals.htm

However, you need to have your privacy policy / terms in place on your site first.

At the bottom of this page are generic terms you can edit to your needs and copy to your site

https://termsfeed.com/

Or there are paid versions where you can generate your policy.

 

 

GDPR – WordPress Users

GDPR – WordPress Users

GDPR is General Data Protection Regulation is the regulation that requires all internet businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. Non-compliance could cost companies dearly.

Every business needs to be compliant. If EU has access to your site, whether you sell products or not, you must be compliant.

I have done a bit of research, but implore you to do your own research as well.  It’s your business after all.

This is one good resource in plain terms

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-wordpress-and-gdpr-compliance-everything-you-need-to-know/

This is a good source for quickly creating policies

https://termsfeed.com/

There are also Plugins available for WordPress users to help with GDPR.

Check with your web site developer to pick out what is best for you.

GDPR – CS-Cart Users

GDPR – CS-Cart Users

As mentioned in the previous article, GDPR is coming — and soon!

You need to make sure your site is compliant, whether you sell to the UK or not.

Fortunately, CS-Cart has the addon in place for you.  As the article states, if you don’t see the GDPR add on availability in your administration, contact us at the support desk and we’ll get the quote for the addon.

http://blog.cs-cart.com/2018/04/24/upcoming-gdpr-support-in-cs-cart-and-multi-vendor/

Be Prepared GDPR

Be Prepared GDPR

Gosh, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted. But when something important happens here I am!

You have probably received various emails regarding GDPR and perhaps seen a whole lot of information available about GDPR. Maybe you even thought – oh that, it doesn’t mean me !  Oh yes, indeed it does.

GDPR is General Data Protection Regulation is the regulation that requires all internet businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. Non-compliance could cost companies dearly.

This infographic is helpful

http://ec.europa.eu/justice/smedataprotect/index_en.htm

Every business needs to be compliant. If EU has access to your site, whether you sell products or not, you must be compliant.

This takes effect May 25, 2018. 

Yikes! ?  Don’t despair if you aren’t ready, just get the wheels in motion to get ready.   I have done a bit of research, but implore you to do your own research as well.  It’s your business after all.

I will follow up with articles for each area of interest (ie CS-Cart users,  WordPress users, and the MerchantMoms / Mal’s system)

This resource is a good overview even though it is primarily for WordPress users

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-wordpress-and-gdpr-compliance-everything-you-need-to-know/

This is a good source for quickly creating policies

https://termsfeed.com/