GDPR Data Portability: How to Export Your Twitter Data
The GDPR's Data Portability right (Article 20) gives you the legal right to receive a copy of your personal data and transfer it to another service. For Twitter users, this means you can download your entire tweet history, media, and account data.
How to Export Your Twitter Archive
- Go to Settings and Privacy > Your Account > Download an archive of your data
- Request your archive (takes 24-48 hours)
- Download the ZIP file when ready
- Review your data for privacy risks before deletion
Your archive includes: tweets, direct messages, followed accounts, followers, media files, and account settings. This is your data — you have the right to access, download, and delete it.
FAQ
What does the Twitter archive include?
Everything: all tweets, DMs, follow/follower lists, media files, account settings, and login history.
How long does it take to generate?
Usually 24-48 hours, depending on your data volume.
Is the archive secure?
The archive contains your entire Twitter history. Download and extract it on a secure device, avoid public computers.
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