How to word consent

This document includes examples of how to word consent and explicit consent questions and supporting information to comply with GDPR.
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Before you start, think about whether you need to collect people’s names and contact details. If you don’t, then GDPR doesn't apply, and you don’t need to have a consent question for personal data in your survey or feedback form. 

This document includes examples of how to word intriductions and questions about consent and explicit consent in:

  • Surveys
  • Webforms
  • Interviews and focus groups

If you have any questions about this guidance or the examples, please contact the research team: research@healthwatch.co.uk

 

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Consent and explicit consent templates