GDPR for UX Research: Beyond the Consent Form
GDPR forces you to treat user data with respect: collect only what you need for a specific purpose and keep it safe. It applies to all research involving personal data from EU residents. The biggest footgun is collecting data "just in case."
GDPR is more than a consent checkbox; it's a framework for ethical data handling. Treat user data like a loan: you borrow only what you need for a specific, stated purpose, and you're responsible for its security until you "return" it by deleting it. This framework governs all UX research activities involving EU residents, from recruiting participants to analyzing video recordings. The most common mistake is violating "purpose limitation"—reusing data for an unrelated purpose without separate, explicit consent.
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