Is AssemblyAI HIPAA compliant?

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Will AssemblyAI sign a HIPAA BAA?
Yes — AssemblyAI will sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
AssemblyAI is a business associate under HIPAA and offers a standard Business Associate Addendum (BAA); execution is arranged with their sales team. No specific plan tier is stated.
PHI eligibility
Covered Entities and their business associates may process PHI through AssemblyAI under a signed BAA, using HIPAA-eligible features (encryption, configurable transcript retention/TTL, redaction, regional controls).
SOC 2
Not publicly confirmed
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Notes
AssemblyAI publishes its BAA template publicly; SOC 2 not confirmed on the pages reviewed.
Last verified 2026-05-31confidence: high· Vendor terms change — confirm directly with AssemblyAI before storing PHI.

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How to request and sign a BAA with AssemblyAI

Yes — AssemblyAI will sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

Request routeThrough sales / your account team
  1. 1
    Confirm your account is covered
    AssemblyAI is a business associate under HIPAA and offers a standard Business Associate Addendum (BAA); execution is arranged with their sales team. No specific plan tier is stated.
  2. 2
    Request the Business Associate Agreement
    AssemblyAI arranges the BAA through its sales / account team. If you have an account executive, ask them to start the BAA for your plan; otherwise contact AssemblyAI sales and reference the qualifying plan above.
  3. 3
    Confirm what PHI is allowed before you store any
    Covered Entities and their business associates may process PHI through AssemblyAI under a signed BAA, using HIPAA-eligible features (encryption, configurable transcript retention/TTL, redaction, regional controls). Match your configuration to this scope before putting protected health information into AssemblyAI.
Last verified 2026-05-31 · Plan tiers and BAA terms change often — confirm the current process directly with AssemblyAI before you rely on it. This is cited public information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does AssemblyAI sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
Yes — AssemblyAI will sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA). AssemblyAI is a business associate under HIPAA and offers a standard Business Associate Addendum (BAA); execution is arranged with their sales team. No specific plan tier is stated.
Is AssemblyAI HIPAA compliant?
AssemblyAI can be used in a HIPAA-compliant way: it signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), which HIPAA requires before you process PHI with a vendor. Covered Entities and their business associates may process PHI through AssemblyAI under a signed BAA, using HIPAA-eligible features (encryption, configurable transcript retention/TTL, redaction, regional controls).
Can you store PHI (protected health information) in AssemblyAI?
Covered Entities and their business associates may process PHI through AssemblyAI under a signed BAA, using HIPAA-eligible features (encryption, configurable transcript retention/TTL, redaction, regional controls).
Is AssemblyAI SOC 2 certified?
We could not confirm a public SOC 2 report for AssemblyAI. SOC 2 is separate from a HIPAA BAA — confirm both directly with AssemblyAI.
How do I request a HIPAA BAA from AssemblyAI?
AssemblyAI arranges the BAA through its sales / account team. If you have an account executive, ask them to start the BAA for your plan; otherwise contact AssemblyAI sales and reference the qualifying plan above. Confirm current terms directly with AssemblyAI before storing PHI.
What plan do I need to sign a BAA with AssemblyAI?
AssemblyAI is a business associate under HIPAA and offers a standard Business Associate Addendum (BAA); execution is arranged with their sales team. No specific plan tier is stated.

Sources

https://www.assemblyai.com/docs/faq/can-you-sign-a-baa
Supports: AssemblyAI is a business associate and offers a standard BAAdated: undated
https://www.assemblyai.com/legal/business-associate-agreement
Supports: Published BAA terms; PHI may be processed under the BAAdated: 2026-04-23
This page is cited public information, not legal or compliance advice. A BAA's availability can depend on your specific plan, region, and contract. Always confirm current terms with AssemblyAI before processing protected health information.

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