# DSAR Form Custom Controls | Secure Privacy Setup Guide

> Learn how to add custom controls to your Secure Privacy DSAR form — configure labels, input types, and required fields to tailor the data subject access request experience for your organization.

- Canonical: https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/customizing-the-data-request-form-using-dsar-custom-controls-in-secure-privacy
- Product: Privacy & AI Governance
- Category: DSARs
- Published: 2026-03-06T12:44:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-03-22T16:31:58.9+00:00
- Reading time: 3 minutes

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Secure Privacy's **DSAR form custom controls** give you the flexibility to tailor your data subject access request form so end users only see and complete the fields relevant to their specific request. Customizing the form and response templates aligns the DSAR process with your organization's workflows and branding — creating a cleaner, more professional experience that builds trust and streamlines data collection.

This article explains how to add and configure custom controls in the Secure Privacy DSAR form editor.

## Who Is This For?

-   Privacy and compliance teams customizing DSAR forms to match organizational workflows
    
-   Website administrators configuring the data request form within Secure Privacy templates
    
-   Data Protection Officers ensuring DSAR forms collect the right information for each request type
    

## How to Add Custom Controls to Your DSAR Form

1.  **Navigate to the Templates tab.** After logging in to your Secure Privacy dashboard, click **Templates** in the top navigation bar. This tab lists all available privacy templates for different regions.
    
2.  **Select the desired template.** Scroll through the template list to find the one you need. Click into its settings to open the configuration options in the side panel.
    

![Secure Privacy Templates tab showing list of privacy templates with region settings and side panel configuration](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/947ac9321a90048da470-f893ee8fa8f9.webp)

3.  **Go to the Data Request Form section.** Inside the template, locate the left-side panel and click **Data request form**. This section controls the user-facing form visitors will use to submit requests to access or erase their data.
    

![Secure Privacy template side panel showing Data Request Form option selected](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/79288ba0b9aae764f810-ea2053e464aa.webp)

4.  **Enter Edit Mode.** Click **Edit** in the top-right corner of the form preview. The form editor opens, allowing you to modify existing fields and add new ones. Confirm the **Enable data request form** toggle is turned on (green), then navigate to the **Text** tab.
    

![Secure Privacy DSAR form editor showing Enable data request form toggle and Text tab selected](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/b1c115a0485e151dce20-0f86442116d5.webp)

5.  **Add a custom control.** Within the Text tab, scroll down and click **\+ Add control**, then select the control type you need. The control is inserted into the form where you can configure it to meet your specific requirements.
    

![Secure Privacy DSAR form editor showing Add control button and available custom control types](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/b2f0e763fa55fe67fcdb-c91285c33365.webp)

6.  **Organize form fields.** Drag and drop fields to rearrange them in the required order. To remove a control, hover over it and click the trash icon.
    
7.  **Save your changes.** When you are satisfied with the form, click **Save** in the top-right corner of the editor. Secure Privacy applies your changes and updates the live data request form on your site immediately.
    

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## Example: Adding a Custom "Right to Erase" Field

To illustrate how custom controls work, here is how to add a "Right to Erase" field that collects a visitor's email address:

1.  Click **\+ Add control** in the Text tab and select a text input control.
    
2.  In the settings panel, set **Label** to **"Right to Erase"**.
    
3.  Set **Input type** to **Text**.
    
4.  Enter **"Enter your email address"** as the placeholder text.
    
5.  Enable **Is required** if this field must be completed before the form can be submitted.
    

This is how the configuration looks in the editor:

![Secure Privacy DSAR form editor showing Right to Erase custom field configuration with label, input type, and placeholder settings](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/62ff548d9c2a22bfa08c-6d3caf337d1f.webp)

After saving, the new field appears in the DSAR form that visitors see on your website:

![Live DSAR data request form showing the Right to Erase field with email address input visible to website visitors](https://pub-7bd19505838640d0a08ef1bd6ec3fb9b.r2.dev/articles/78ac2e7b9e558f11637e-2079f642d342.webp)

Use this method to add any additional fields your organization requires — adjust the label, input type, and placeholder to suit each specific request type.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I add custom controls to DSAR forms for multiple regions?

Yes. Custom controls can be added to any template available in your Secure Privacy account — including region-specific templates. Navigate to each template separately and configure the Data Request Form controls to match the requirements for that region's applicable privacy regulations.

### Can I make a custom field mandatory?

Yes. When configuring a custom control, enable the **Is required** toggle in the settings panel. This prevents visitors from submitting the form without completing that field — useful for fields that are essential for processing the specific request type.

### Will changes to the DSAR form take effect immediately on my website?

Yes. Once you click **Save** in the form editor, Secure Privacy applies your changes and the updated form is immediately live on your site — no additional deployment steps are required.

## See Also

-   [How to Handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/managing-data-subject-access-requests-dsars-in-secure-privacy)
    
-   [Secure Privacy Pricing Plans Overview](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/secure-privacy-pricing-plans--consent-management-platform)
    
-   [Website Visits vs Page Views vs Consent Explained](https://support.secureprivacy.ai/article/website-visits-vs-page-views-vs-consent-explained)