Is Twilio HIPAA compliant?

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BAA on select plansPHI with conditionsSOC 2 Type II
Will Twilio sign a HIPAA BAA?
Sometimes — Twilio signs a HIPAA BAA only on specific plans or add-ons.
Twilio signs a Business Associate Addendum, but only customers on the Security Edition or Enterprise Edition are eligible, and only HIPAA-Eligible Products and Services may carry PHI.
PHI eligibility
PHI may be processed only on Twilio's designated HIPAA-eligible products with a signed BAA on a Security/Enterprise Edition account; non-eligible products and trial accounts must not carry PHI.
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Notes
The eligible-products list is maintained on a separate Twilio doc that updates over time; verify the specific product/feature is in scope.
Last verified 2026-05-31confidence: high· Vendor terms change — confirm directly with Twilio before storing PHI.

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How to request and sign a BAA with Twilio

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

Request routeBy request — via trust center or support
  1. 1
    Get on a qualifying plan
    Twilio signs a Business Associate Addendum, but only customers on the Security Edition or Enterprise Edition are eligible, and only HIPAA-Eligible Products and Services may carry PHI.
  2. 2
    Request the Business Associate Agreement
    Twilio provides the BAA on request. Open a request through Twilio's trust center and ask for the current Business Associate Agreement covering your plan.
  3. 3
    Confirm what PHI is allowed before you store any
    PHI may be processed only on Twilio's designated HIPAA-eligible products with a signed BAA on a Security/Enterprise Edition account; non-eligible products and trial accounts must not carry PHI. Match your configuration to this scope before putting protected health information into Twilio.
Last verified 2026-05-31 · Plan tiers and BAA terms change often — confirm the current process directly with Twilio before you rely on it. This is cited public information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does Twilio sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
Sometimes — Twilio signs a HIPAA BAA only on specific plans or add-ons. Twilio signs a Business Associate Addendum, but only customers on the Security Edition or Enterprise Edition are eligible, and only HIPAA-Eligible Products and Services may carry PHI.
Is Twilio HIPAA compliant?
Twilio can be HIPAA-compliant only on the specific plans or add-ons where it will sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). PHI may be processed only on Twilio's designated HIPAA-eligible products with a signed BAA on a Security/Enterprise Edition account; non-eligible products and trial accounts must not carry PHI.
Can you store PHI (protected health information) in Twilio?
PHI may be processed only on Twilio's designated HIPAA-eligible products with a signed BAA on a Security/Enterprise Edition account; non-eligible products and trial accounts must not carry PHI.
Is Twilio SOC 2 certified?
Twilio reports a SOC 2 Type II attestation according to its public security documentation.
How do I request a HIPAA BAA from Twilio?
Twilio provides the BAA on request. Open a request through Twilio's trust center and ask for the current Business Associate Agreement covering your plan. Confirm current terms directly with Twilio before storing PHI.
What plan do I need to sign a BAA with Twilio?
Twilio signs a Business Associate Addendum, but only customers on the Security Edition or Enterprise Edition are eligible, and only HIPAA-Eligible Products and Services may carry PHI.

Sources

https://www.twilio.com/en-us/hipaa
Supports: Customers subject to HIPAA must execute a BAA; must use HIPAA-Eligible Products only and have Security or Enterprise Editiondated: 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 Twilio before processing protected health information.

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