Best Practices for GDPR User Data Export
By Admin on July 15, 2024
Understanding GDPR Data Portability
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives individuals the right to data portability. This means you must provide users with their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format upon request.
Step 1: Identify All Personal Data
Before exporting, you must identify all personal data associated with the user across all your systems. This includes their profile information, activity logs, support tickets, and any data stored in third-party integrations.
Step 2: Choose a Machine-Readable Format
The data must be exported in a format that is easy for another system to process. Common formats include JSON (recommended for structured data), CSV, and XML. Avoid proprietary formats.
Step 3: Securely Deliver the Data
Deliver the data export to the user through a secure channel. Do not send sensitive personal data over unencrypted email. Use a secure download link from your application or a password-protected archive.