Collect consent easily with online consent forms

To create a digital consent form, you want to include key components like:
• Contact information and identification details, like name and email address fields
• Clear terms of agreement
• Specific permissions, like specifying what data will be collected, how it will be used, stored, and shared
• Withdrawal rights, where you explain how users can withdraw their consent later
• Data handling details, like data retention periods, security measures, and third-party sharing

Be sure to research regulations that apply to your situation, such as GDPR for EU users and HIPAA for healthcare. 

With a form builder like SurveyMonkey, it’s easy to keep all these online consent form details—and more—in mind. We help you ensure you’re asking the right questions and including the right form fields with every consent form.

Electronic consent forms are legally binding in most cases, but their enforceability depends on meeting certain requirements and the context in which they’re used. 

Yes, consent forms can be signed electronically. Common methods of electronic signatures include clicking a checkbox or “I agree” button, typing your name in a signature field, using a mouse or stylus to sign digitally, or using biometric (fingerprint) signatures.

A consent form should include:
• Header information: organization name and contact information, with a clear form title
• Purpose and scope: clearly explained activities, procedures, and data uses 
• Detailed permissions: details about how personal information may be shared, as well as potential risks
• Rights and options: rights to withdraw consent, access information, or request corrections
• Contact information: the respondent’s name, email, phone number, etc.

SurveyMonkey consent form templates are a great way to ensure your consent forms are comprehensive and useful—and you can always customize them to suit your needs.