WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Human Resources on WordPress
Now you can manage HR (Human Resource) GDPR processes from within your website with our exciting new plugin WP-HR GDPR. The plugin helps you draft a Data Privacy Notice and collect consents to process data. Ideal for…
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- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| data protection | >100 |
| GDPR | >100 |
| HR | >100 |
| human resources | >100 |
| Privacy Notice | >100 |
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About WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Human Resour…
From the official readme · v0.9Description
Now you can manage HR (Human Resource) GDPR processes from within your website with our exciting new plugin WP-HR GDPR. The plugin helps you draft a Data Privacy Notice and collect consents to process data.
Ideal for small and medium sized businesses (SME) needing a simple solution to assist with managing GDPR responsibilities.
WP-HR GDPR PRO Features
- Create a Data Privacy Notice for employees easily using our structured form with content notes and suggestions
- Display your Data Privacy Notice anywhere on your site with a shortcode
- Create a Consent Form for users to consent to you processing their data or alternatively acknowledge they have read your Data Privacy Notice
- Display Consent Form anywhere on your site with a shortcode
- View a summary of all consents received to get the full picture of your progress
WP-HR GDPR Extensions
Our Pro version is designed to integrate with the WP-HR Manager plugin [LINK: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-hr-manager]. When both plugins are installed you benefit from all the employee management features of WP-HR Manager plus enhanced GDPR tools, including:
* Nominate Data Protection Officers who can access plugin features and restrict access to certain data for other user types
* Link Consents and other GDPR activities to employee profiles
* Create a Subject Access Request page and allow logged in users to submit without the need to submit additional ID
* Create a Register to log all Subject Access Requests and manage how they are processed
* Record GDPR training for each employee
* Automatically send an email to people submitting Consent and Subject Access Request forms as a record of their submission
* Automatically notify Data Protection Officers about new Consent and Subject Access Request submissions
* Integrate your Data Privacy Notice and Consent forms within Job Applications created using the WP-HR Recruitment extension
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Installation
Automatically Install From WordPress Dashboard
- Login to your the admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins -> Add New
- Search WP-HR GDPR PRO
- Click install and activate respectively.
Manual Install From WordPress Dashboard
If your server is not connected to the Internet, then you can use this method:
1. Download the plugin by clicking on the blue ‘Download’ button above. A ZIP file will be downloaded.
2. Login to your site’s admin panel and navigate to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload.
3. Click ‘Choose File’, select the plugin file and click install.
Install Using FTP
If you are unable to use any of the methods due to internet connectivity and file permission issues, then you can use this method:
1. Download the plugin by clicking on the blue ‘Download’ button above. A ZIP file will be downloaded.
2. Unzip the file.
3. Launch your favorite FTP client. Such as FileZilla, FireFTP, CyberDuck etc. If you are a more advanced user, then you can use SSH too.
4. Upload the folder to wp-content/plugins/
5. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
6. Navigate to Plugins -> Installed
7. Activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Is employee data secure? Is it transmitted outside the EU
As this is a WordPress plugin the data is held on your website server. You may need to check where the server is hosted with your site host.
Do you have any limits on the number of admins, managers or employees?
No.
Does WP-HR Manager support WordPress multisite installation?
No.
Can I Have This or That Feature?
Yes – we love to receive ideas and suggestions here and can also undertake bespoke projects here
How does x work? Where is the documentation?
Comprehensive documentation can be found here
Changelog
Update SDK version 2.4.0.1
v0.9 -> Date 28 February 2022
- Security Fix
v0.8 -> Date 01 October 2021
- Update SDK version 2.4.2
v0.7 -> Date 26 November 2020
- Update SDK version 2.4.1
v0.6 -> Date 29 July 2020
- Update SDK version 2.4.0.1
v0.5 -> Date 20 March2020
- Update SDK version 2.3.2
v0.5 -> Date 24 October 2018
- Fix Javascript issue
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WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Human Re…: quick answers
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Is WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… free?
Yes. WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… safe to use in 2026?
WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma…?
WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,067 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… last updated?
The latest version, 0.9, was released on February 28, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma…?
WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… is developed and maintained by wphrmanager.
What are the best alternatives to WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma…?
The most popular alternatives to WP-HR GDPR: GDPR Tools for Huma… are Gravity Forms Data Purge (50+ installs), Database Anonymization Free… (10+ installs) and UK GDPR Compliance Checker (<10 installs).
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