Build a matching website with WordPress! What is GDPR?

This is an illustrated guide on how to build PREMIUMPRESS's MicroJob theme, which allows you to easily create a matching website using WordPress.

This time, we will explain the GDPR, which is automatically output to the footer.

GDPR settings

It's easy, just turn the switch on and off.

In PREMIUMPRESS, click [Settings] > [GDPR Cookie Law].

When GDPR is turned on

You will be prompted to accept this cookie policy in the footer.

This display is often seen on overseas websites, and is now occasionally seen on domestic websites as well.

What is GDPR?

It is an abbreviation for General Data Protection Regulation and is often translated as "EU General Data Protection Regulation" in Japan.

In other words, cookie regulations overseas

In the European Union (EU) and the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018 and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) came into force in January 2020, respectively, which have strengthened regulations regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies on websites and mobile apps (cookie regulations). As a result, companies are now working in earnest to comply with cookie regulations, such as through cookie banners.

https://cookie.bizrisk.iij.jp/blog/cookie-faq-01

This law is being implemented based on the idea that data collected through cookies is also personal information.

However, in Japan, the data collected by cookies can only identify the device and browser, so it is not considered personal information, and so it seems that this GDPR notation is not mandatory at this time.

However, this may change in the future depending on how personal information laws are revised.

If it's a multilingual site or a site introducing services for overseas users

GDPR notation is a must!

Apparently there have been cases overseas where penalties have actually been imposed, so it seems better to display it than not to display it at all.

First of all, what are cookies?

This function saves the browsing history of your web browser.

Summary

This is not a required item for service deployment within Japan.

However, if your site is multilingual or offers services for overseas users, it would be a good idea to display GDPR information.

Also, there is no rule in Japan that says you can't display GDPR information, so if you're worried there's no problem with displaying it!