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Code of Practice for Data Portability
26 February 2026
When healthcare providers switch from one Healthcare IT system to another, it is essential that they continue to have access to the Records of their patients for continuity of care and patient safety. This necessitates accurate and complete porting of Records from one Healthcare IT system to another.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) in consultation with relevant stakeholders, has developed the Code of Practice for Data Portability (“Code”). This Code is intended to:
Set out the practices that Healthcare IT Vendors shall comply with in the provision of support or services to ensure Data Portability;
Promote a Client-centric approach to the provision of Data Migration services to ensure Data Portability; and
Advocate best practices for Data Portability across the Healthcare IT industry.
This Code applies to all Healthcare IT Vendors and Healthcare IT systems, including those participating in MOH programmes and those subject to Health Information Act (HIA) requirements where applicable.
For any further clarification or assistance, Healthcare IT Vendors participating in MOH programmes can reach out to their respective Synapxe Partner Engagement team.
General Practitioners and Community Care Organisations should direct their queries to their respective AIC account managers.