Definitions #
A shorthand term for the legal right enshrined in Article 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), allowing individuals to move their personal data between services.
Technical The GDPR provision granting data subjects the right to data portability, including the right to receive or transmit personal data to another controller, subject to technical feasibility.
Etymology #
Named after the article number in the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), which came into force on 25 May 2018.
Collocations #
- exercise an Article 20 right 行使第20条权利（即数据可携权）
- Article 20 data portability obligation 第20条规定的数据可携义务
Real Business Examples #
- A user may invoke the Article 20 right to obtain their personal data in a CSV file to switch to a competing service.
- The data protection officer trained staff on handling requests based on Article 20 rights.
Register & Variants #
- Register: formal
- BrE/AmE: Primarily used in EU legal contexts; also referenced in regional regulations like CCPA/CPRA.
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: GDPR Article 20 data portability right, data portability right (EU)
Common Errors #
- Misapplying the Article 20 right to non-automated filing systems The right applies only to processing carried out by automated means; manual files are exempt.
- Assuming the right overrides other limitations, such as conflicting legal obligations for retention The right is not absolute; it depends on the legal basis of processing and cannot prejudice other rights and freedoms.
Confusable Terms #
- Article 17 right vs Article 20 right
- Article 17 is the right to erasure ('right to be forgotten'), which is separate from the portability right under Article 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Article 20 right applicable to employers and employees??
Yes, employees can request data portability for data provided to their employer, usually based on consent or contract.
How do controllers respond to an Article 20 request??
They should provide a copy of the personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or transmit directly to another controller if feasible.