FAQs
Open Data Access
The Open Data Access is a GovTech innersourcing initiative that grants access to projects under GovTech-owned subscriptions. For more details, refer to Overview of Open Data Access
Refer to Open Data Access Timelines.
To verify if you belong to GovTech-owned subscriptions:
Log in to the TechBiz portal.
Go to Subscription Accounts and, from the Agency dropdown menu, select GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (GOVTECH).
If you are linked to GovTech-owned subscription accounts, the approved GovTech accounts will be listed.
Refer to Access level granted.
- Exercise caution when accessing and using shared source code, acknowledging it as public information which may not always be secure. Follow security protocols accordingly.
- Adhere to data access policies and guidelines set forth in SHIP-HATS Terms and Conditions.
- To foster a culture of knowledge sharing and transparency within GovTech, respect the intellectual property rights by acknowledging and crediting the original creators when reusing content shared via Confluence.
During onboarding (via TechBiz portal), if “GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (GOVTECH)” is selected as the Subscription Agency, other GovTech employees will be able to view your project content. Therefore, if you think ownership should be transferred to the agency, it is advisable to arrange for the transfer of ownership before the specified date.Refer to the Open Data Access timelines provided for your product and project type, and take necessary action accordingly.
If you currently have restrictions set on Confluence pages or groups, these settings will remain intact. However, if the content is beneficial for sharing and collaboration within the organisation, we strongly encourage you, as the page owner, to consider lifting these restrictions to facilitate broader access.
Open Data Access is a significant step towards building a more collaborative, efficient, and transparent approach to benefit all GovTechies and drive innovation across our projects.
We appreciate your cooperation in making this transition smooth and successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your respective project leads or our respective product support channels:
Product development tools
The Product Development Tools initiative is designed to provide eligible GovTechies (e.g., Product Managers, Engineers, Designers) with centrally funded licenses for selected development tools, such as GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. Instead of individual teams or projects managing separate tool licenses, GovTech will centrally cover the costs, simplifying access to essential tools for eligible roles. More details on the tools covered will be shared as the rollout progresses.
No, SHIP-HATS tools will not be available for free. The Product Development Tools initiative will centralise the management of access to Product Development Tools but will only apply to eligible GovTechies. SHIP-HATS will continue to operate under its existing subscription and pricing model.
SHIP-HATS tools are not offered for free. However, if you’re a GovTechie in an eligible role (such as Product Manager, Engineer, or Designer), you may qualify for access to centrally funded licenses for selected tools through GovTech’s Product Development Tools initiative.
| Open Data Access | Centrally-Funded Product Engineering Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | Promote internal collaboration and transparency | Centrally fund licenses for selected product engineering tools |
| Beneficiary | GovTechies with valid subscriptions to the supported products | GovTechies in relevant roles such as Product Managers, Engineers and Designers who has a valid subscription to SHIP-HATS |
| Benefit | Reuse of code, foster innovation and accelerated developer productivity | Enhanced productivity through access to necessary tool |
Access issues
By default, we promote open access to support collaboration. If you have any concerns, please raise a support ticket with valid justifications.
