Is Databricks HIPAA compliant?

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Signs a BAAPHI with conditionsSOC 2 Type II
Will Databricks sign a HIPAA BAA?
Yes — Databricks will sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
Databricks signs a BAA and supports HIPAA on AWS, Azure and GCP. An active BAA must be in place before any PHI is processed, and HIPAA workloads require enabling the compliance security profile; preview features are generally not supported for PHI.
PHI eligibility
PHI may be processed/stored once a BAA is executed and the compliance security profile is enabled; do not enter PHI into free-text fields such as workspace/cluster names or tags, and avoid unsupported preview features.
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Databricks offers a combined SOC 2 Type II + HIPAA report on request from the account team.
Last verified 2026-05-31confidence: high· Vendor terms change — confirm directly with Databricks before storing PHI.

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How to request and sign a BAA with Databricks

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

Request routeSelf-serve — enable it in your account
  1. 1
    Confirm your account is covered
    Databricks signs a BAA and supports HIPAA on AWS, Azure and GCP. An active BAA must be in place before any PHI is processed, and HIPAA workloads require enabling the compliance security profile; preview features are generally not supported for PHI.
  2. 2
    Request the Business Associate Agreement
    Databricks lets you obtain the BAA without a sales call. Follow the path named in the plan requirement above — typically an in-product toggle or a billing / compliance settings page — then request and accept the agreement from your own account.
  3. 3
    Confirm what PHI is allowed before you store any
    PHI may be processed/stored once a BAA is executed and the compliance security profile is enabled; do not enter PHI into free-text fields such as workspace/cluster names or tags, and avoid unsupported preview features. Match your configuration to this scope before putting protected health information into Databricks.
Last verified 2026-05-31 · Plan tiers and BAA terms change often — confirm the current process directly with Databricks before you rely on it. This is cited public information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does Databricks sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
Yes — Databricks will sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Databricks signs a BAA and supports HIPAA on AWS, Azure and GCP. An active BAA must be in place before any PHI is processed, and HIPAA workloads require enabling the compliance security profile; preview features are generally not supported for PHI.
Is Databricks HIPAA compliant?
Databricks 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. PHI may be processed/stored once a BAA is executed and the compliance security profile is enabled; do not enter PHI into free-text fields such as workspace/cluster names or tags, and avoid unsupported preview features.
Can you store PHI (protected health information) in Databricks?
PHI may be processed/stored once a BAA is executed and the compliance security profile is enabled; do not enter PHI into free-text fields such as workspace/cluster names or tags, and avoid unsupported preview features.
Is Databricks SOC 2 certified?
Databricks reports a SOC 2 Type II attestation according to its public security documentation.
How do I request a HIPAA BAA from Databricks?
Databricks lets you obtain the BAA without a sales call. Follow the path named in the plan requirement above — typically an in-product toggle or a billing / compliance settings page — then request and accept the agreement from your own account. Confirm current terms directly with Databricks before storing PHI.
What plan do I need to sign a BAA with Databricks?
Databricks signs a BAA and supports HIPAA on AWS, Azure and GCP. An active BAA must be in place before any PHI is processed, and HIPAA workloads require enabling the compliance security profile; preview features are generally not supported for PHI.

Sources

https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/security/privacy/hipaa
Supports: BAA required/signed; compliance security profile; PHI restrictionsdated: undated
https://www.databricks.com/trust/compliance/hipaa
Supports: HIPAA support across AWS/Azure/GCP; SOC 2 Type II + HIPAA reportdated: undated
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 Databricks before processing protected health information.

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