Spyro the Dragon Forums / Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (MrXLink) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:07:53 +0000

Ah that makes sense! Thanks for the fix though, and also nice to see you again ^^

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (Spyrorocks) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:41:07 +0000

Its because theres some images and stuff being loaded from non https sources like when people post images on the forum.

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (MrXLink) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:10:16 +0000

Fair enough on the GDPR policy. I really doubt there's anyone there who would bother.
As for the https problem, that seems to have worked for the main page and sub-pages as well as some select topics! Some, though, still show up as "not fully secure" (including this topic using Chrome; see image), but I'm not getting any more warnings, so that's good

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (Stormy) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:57:19 +0000

Well SR got https working now, so it shouldn't be saying the insecure connection thing anymore. If there are any errors or anything let us know here.

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (Twingo) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:33:09 +0000

yup

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (Spyrorocks) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:31:20 +0000

Re: Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (Stormy) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:18:14 +0000

I'm aware of the lack of https (the reason for the "insecure connection" notice in web browsers on the site). It's not a forum software problem but rather a server configuration problem, which I can't fix with my access level.

As for the GDPR cookie policy that phpBB added, honestly, I just haven't bothered with it yet because, like you said, I really doubt any of those EU bureaucrats will actually care about our tiny little forum with like 5 active users.

Private Connections and GDPR Compliance

dummy@example.com (MrXLink) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:39:11 +0000

Since my return there's been a few things I've noticed that might prove to be a bit of a problem, first off that my connection seems to not be secure to your server. Might have to do with your provider, but it could also be that your forum software is out of date or no longer supported. This also means that the website really isn't compliant with the GDPR law in Europe that was set up recently, which could result in fines from European agencies, woo! Though I really doubt that this specific website would be a target for them to investigate, I suppose it's a good idea to bring this up either way. Better safe than sorry.

The major problem is that FluxBB seems to be last updated mid June 2016, which doesn't really bode well for the possibilities of making an update here. However, phpBB (which I believe these forums used to be and/or are still based on) did update their privacy policy extension to include these measures. Maybe that helps? Would be a shame if this all backlashed.

I figure it's not easy to make any of these changes (I know the pains of server administration and software updates), but I feel like it's still important to bring them to light in case any admins are unaware.