Guidelines for Designing User-Friendly Forms and Collecting Data Securely
Designing user-friendly forms and collecting data securely are essential aspects of creating effective government websites and systems. By following guidelines for minimizing form fields, providing clear instructions, and ensuring data privacy, government agencies can enhance usability and protect user information.
Minimizing form fields [Mandatory]
Keep forms concise by only including essential fields necessary for collecting the required infor...
Clear instructions [Mandatory]
Provide clear and concise instructions for each form field to guide users through the data entry ...
Progress indicators[Recommended]
Use progress indicators or step-by-step guidance to show users where they are in the form complet...
Inline validation [Mandatory]
Implement inline validation to provide immediate feedback to users as they fill out the form. Hig...
Data privacy [Mandatory]
Ensure data privacy and security by implementing measures to protect user information from unauth...
Transparency [Mandatory]
Be transparent about how user data will be used, stored, and shared. Provide a privacy policy or ...
Accessibility[Recommended]
Design forms with accessibility in mind, ensuring that all users, including those with disabiliti...