The document provides guidance on interpreting and implementing the GDPR's right to data portability, outlining its scope, applicability conditions, and the types of data covered. Recommendations for data controllers include developing tools for handling portability requests, ensuring data is transmitted in structured, machine-readable formats, and promoting interoperability standards to facilitate this right effectively.
Author: European Data Protection Board
Status: Adopted / Published
Adoption date: 2017-04-05
Last updated: 08 Aug 2025
Category: Guidance
Subcategory: Official guidance