Open data refers to data that anyone can freely access, use, reuse, and share without technical, financial, or legal restrictions, subject to the terms of the applicable data license.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) publishes its open data through the
National Open Data Platform, which enables beneficiaries to access, explore, use, and reuse published datasets in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
Open data contributes to enhancing transparency and accountability, bridging the gap between the Ministry of Health and beneficiaries, and empowering individuals, researchers, and organizations to access and use data for research, reporting, performance analysis, and the development of digital applications and solutions. This supports innovation and data-driven decision-making.
Open data also enables beneficiaries to understand the Ministry’s operations, evaluate its performance, and provide feedback and recommendations on its policies and services based on available information.
Vision:
To foster an environment of transparency, trust, and accountability by enabling open access to health data, thereby supporting data-driven decision-making, stimulating innovation, and enhancing the quality of healthcare services, in alignment with the goals of national digital transformation and data policies in Saudi Arabia.
Objectives:
- Promote transparency and accountability within the healthcare sector.
- Empower individuals and institutions to utilize data for evidence-based decision-making.
- Support innovation, technology development, and scientific research through open access to health data.
- Foster economic and social growth by encouraging the reuse of data.
- Enhance data governance maturity through clear classification and publishing policies.
- Protect individual privacy by applying de-identification techniques and data aggregation when necessary.
- Enable meaningful community engagement and encourage the use of public data.
- Ensure data is provided freely, fairly, and easily accessible without prior requirements.
- Improve the performance of healthcare entities through regular open data performance indicators.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant Saudi regulations concerning open data.