Is Google Chat HIPAA compliant?
Only on some plans
Only on some plans. Google Chat is on Google's HIPAA Included Functionality list, so it is covered once a Google Workspace administrator accepts Google's BAA in the Admin console. Google offers the BAA only to Workspace and Cloud Identity customers, so Chat on a free personal Google account is not covered. Third-party apps and add-ons are outside the BAA.
What to use instead
Google Workspace
BAA terms on vendor page · $8.40/mo per user
Visit Google Workspace (opens in a new tab)Microsoft 365
BAA from the Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan · $7/mo per user
Visit Microsoft 365 (opens in a new tab)Sources
- docs.cloud.google.com/docs/security/compliance/hipaa
- knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/compliance/hipaa-compliance-with-google-workspace-and-cloud-identity
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