Chapter 3 · Rights of the Data Subject

Article 20Right to data portability

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Where processing is based on consent or contract and is automated, people can receive the data they provided in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format — and have it transmitted to another provider.

Key points

  • Applies to data the person provided, processed by consent or contract.
  • Includes the right to direct transfer 'where technically feasible'.
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