Is Linear HIPAA compliant?

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Will Linear sign a HIPAA BAA?
Sometimes — Linear signs a HIPAA BAA only on specific plans or add-ons.
Linear offers a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement only to customers on its Enterprise plan. Its security docs state directly: 'For HIPAA compliance, we offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to customers on our Enterprise plan.' Linear reports compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA. Without an executed BAA (i.e., on lower plans), PHI should not be stored.
PHI eligibility
PHI is allowed only on the Enterprise plan after a BAA is signed; do not store PHI on lower tiers or before the BAA is executed.
SOC 2
SOC 2 Type II
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Notes
BAA is Enterprise-only and obtained via sales. The security page does not enumerate PHI-handling specifics beyond the BAA offer.
Last verified 2026-05-31confidence: high· Vendor terms change — confirm directly with Linear before storing PHI.

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How to request and sign a BAA with Linear

Sometimes — Linear signs a HIPAA BAA only on specific plans or add-ons.

Request routeThrough sales / your account team
  1. 1
    Get on a qualifying plan
    Linear offers a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement only to customers on its Enterprise plan. Its security docs state directly: 'For HIPAA compliance, we offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to customers on our Enterprise plan.' Linear reports compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA. Without an executed BAA (i.e., on lower plans), PHI should not be stored.
  2. 2
    Request the Business Associate Agreement
    Linear 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 Linear sales (or open a request from its trust center) and reference the qualifying plan above.
  3. 3
    Confirm what PHI is allowed before you store any
    PHI is allowed only on the Enterprise plan after a BAA is signed; do not store PHI on lower tiers or before the BAA is executed. Match your configuration to this scope before putting protected health information into Linear.
Last verified 2026-05-31 · Plan tiers and BAA terms change often — confirm the current process directly with Linear before you rely on it. This is cited public information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does Linear sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
Sometimes — Linear signs a HIPAA BAA only on specific plans or add-ons. Linear offers a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement only to customers on its Enterprise plan. Its security docs state directly: 'For HIPAA compliance, we offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to customers on our Enterprise plan.' Linear reports compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA. Without an executed BAA (i.e., on lower plans), PHI should not be stored.
Is Linear HIPAA compliant?
Linear can be HIPAA-compliant only on the specific plans or add-ons where it will sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). PHI is allowed only on the Enterprise plan after a BAA is signed; do not store PHI on lower tiers or before the BAA is executed.
Can you store PHI (protected health information) in Linear?
PHI is allowed only on the Enterprise plan after a BAA is signed; do not store PHI on lower tiers or before the BAA is executed.
Is Linear SOC 2 certified?
Linear reports a SOC 2 Type II attestation according to its public security documentation.
How do I request a HIPAA BAA from Linear?
Linear 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 Linear sales (or open a request from its trust center) and reference the qualifying plan above. Confirm current terms directly with Linear before storing PHI.
What plan do I need to sign a BAA with Linear?
Linear offers a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement only to customers on its Enterprise plan. Its security docs state directly: 'For HIPAA compliance, we offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to customers on our Enterprise plan.' Linear reports compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA. Without an executed BAA (i.e., on lower plans), PHI should not be stored.

Sources

https://linear.app/docs/security
Supports: Linear's own statement that it offers a BAA to Enterprise-plan customers and is SOC 2 Type II / HIPAA compliantdated: 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 Linear before processing protected health information.

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