Clerk Data Handling

Overview

Manage user data, implement privacy features, and ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance using the Clerk Backend API. Covers data export, right to be forgotten, consent management, and audit logging.

Prerequisites

• Clerk integration working
• Understanding of GDPR/CCPA requirements
• Database with user-related data linked by Clerk user IDs

Instructions

Step 1: User Data Export

// app/api/privacy/export/route.ts
import { auth, clerkClient } from '@clerk/nextjs/server'

export async function GET() {
  const { userId } = await auth()
  if (!userId) return Response.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 })