Data Portability (Exit Strategy)

Data Portability refers to the ability to easily export your data from a system in a standard, usable format (CSV, JSON, SQL Dump) and import it into another tool. It is your "Emergency Exit" strategy.

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Executive Summary: What is it?

Data Portability refers to the ability to easily export your data from a system in a standard, usable format (CSV, JSON, SQL Dump) and import it into another tool. It is your "Emergency Exit" strategy.

CFO / Business Impact: What does it cost/risk?

Vendor Lock-in Mitigation. If a tool increases prices by 300% or shuts down, Portability determines if you lose your history or just your weekend. High portability means low switching costs. Low portability means you are a hostage.

Technical Reality: How does it work?

Look for "Export to JSON/CSV" buttons. Warning: Some tools only allow export via API (requires devs) or give you a proprietary file format that no competitor can read.

💡 Executive FAQ

Question: Does "Open Source" guarantee portability?
Answer: No. You can have the code but still have data locked in a complex, undocumented database schema. Always check the "Export" feature before you import your data.
Question: What is the "Gold Standard"?
Answer: Automated, daily exports to a neutral format (SQL/JSON) stored in an S3 bucket you control.

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