# Data portability clause

Source: https://contracko.com/es/glosario/clausula-de-portabilidad-de-datos

# Data portability clause

A provision ensuring data can be exported and transferred in a usable, structured format.

## Definición

A data portability clause obliges a supplier to make a customer's data available in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format so it can be migrated to another system or provider. It gives contractual effect to the GDPR right to data portability and is closely linked to exit and lock-in concerns. The clause should specify formats, timing, completeness, and any assistance with migration.

## Ejemplo

> On termination the SaaS provider must, under the data portability clause, export all customer records as CSV within ten business days.

## Por qué es un riesgo para la empresa

Without a data portability clause, a supplier controls the terms on which data is released, which creates a significant lock-in and a costly negotiation at precisely the moment the relationship is ending. Where personal data is involved, the absence of clear portability obligations can also create GDPR compliance exposure for the data controller. Businesses that store large volumes of operational data in third-party systems are especially vulnerable if this is not addressed at contracting time.

## Cómo gestionarlo

- Include a data portability clause in every SaaS or platform contract at signing, not as an afterthought.
- Specify the exact formats (CSV, JSON, SQL dump, etc.), completeness requirements, and the timeline for delivery.
- Clarify whether migration assistance is included or at extra cost, and cap any additional fees.
- Periodically test the export process to confirm data can actually be extracted in the agreed format before you need it.

### Cómo ayuda Contracko

Contracko's AI analysis surfaces data portability obligations and delivery deadlines from contract text, adding them to the obligation summary so they are not overlooked at exit. The batch data extraction capability also allows Contracko itself to export contract metadata to CSV or Excel, keeping your own contract data portable.

## Referencias legales

- [GDPR Art. 20 GDPR: right to data portability Derecho de la UE](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj)

Salvo indicación en contrario, las referencias remiten al derecho neerlandés (Burgerlijk Wetboek, el Código Civil neerlandés); los instrumentos de la UE como el RGPD se aplican en toda la UE. Se trata de información general, no de asesoramiento legal. Otras jurisdicciones tratan estos conceptos de forma distinta. Verifique el texto vigente y su situación con un abogado cualificado.

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## Cláusulas relacionadas

- [Data Processing Clause](https://contracko.com/es/biblioteca-de-clausulas/tratamiento-de-datos)
- [Exit / Transition Clause](https://contracko.com/es/biblioteca-de-clausulas/clausula-de-salida)

## Términos relacionados

- [GDPR](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/rgpd)
- [Data processing agreement (DPA)](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/acuerdo-de-tratamiento-de-datos)
- [Vendor lock-in](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/dependencia-del-proveedor)
- [Exit clause](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/clausula-de-salida)

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## Preguntas frecuentes

Preguntas comunes sobre este término.

- **Q:** Is GDPR article 20 the same as a contractual data portability clause?
  **A:** No. GDPR article 20 gives data subjects the right to receive their personal data. A contractual clause is between the business customer and the supplier, covering all customer data (not just personal data) on the terms the parties agree, including format, timing, and assistance.

- **Q:** What format should data be exported in?
  **A:** The clause should specify a structured, machine-readable format that can be ingested by standard tools (for example CSV, JSON, or XML). Proprietary or encrypted formats that require the original supplier's software to read defeat the purpose of portability.

- **Q:** Does a data portability clause help with vendor lock-in?
  **A:** It is one of the most effective tools. Without it, the practical difficulty of data extraction gives the incumbent supplier enormous leverage at renewal. Combined with an exit clause, it forms the contractual foundation for switching suppliers.

- **Q:** Can a supplier charge for data export under a portability clause?
  **A:** Only if the clause allows it. If the clause is silent, best practice is to include a cap or agree on zero cost for a standard export. Leaving cost terms open gives the supplier room to make exit financially punitive.

- **Q:** How long after termination should data remain available for export?
  **A:** This should be agreed in the clause. A typical provision gives the customer 30 to 90 days after termination to retrieve its data before the supplier deletes it. Shorter periods are risky; the supplier should confirm destruction in writing once the period expires.

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