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How to make sure I have the right plan in order to be HIPAA compliant?
Hello - I have been using Dropbox for decades. My subscription is the $119 per year 2T plan. I am a psychotherapist and have been under the impression that my storage is HIPAA compliant and secured. ...
Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey cpizzulli, I hope you're doing well!
Are you referring to simply being HIPAA compliant, or about BAAs too?
I'm asking because Dropbox supports HIPAA compliance and signs Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with Dropbox team customers who require them as part of their HIPAA/HITECH obligations.
To help you understand how we’re meeting our responsibilities under HIPAA/HITECH, you can request a mapping of our internal practices and recommendations for customers who are looking to meet the requirements of the HIPAA/HITECH Security and Privacy Rules with Dropbox team.
You may also want to take a look at our “Getting Started with HIPAA” guide, which has tips for configuring your account once you’ve signed a BAA with Dropbox.
If you're looking for something different, please let me know!
Hello, Megan - I am inquiring about both - I will need a signed BAA. But as you can see from the first reply to my question, I am concerned also that my individual plan is not secure. Please clarify.
- Rich
Super User II
cpizzulli wrote:
I will need a signed BAA. But as you can see from the first reply to my question, I am concerned also that my individual plan is not secure. Please clarify.
You'll need to be on a Business team account in order to get a signed BAA. Your current individual plan is not HIPAA compliant.
Thanks so much. I will upgrade my plan.
Actually - I'm confused. I need a 'Team' account? What if I am a solo business? I can't use the 'Essentials for Business'?
- Rich
cpizzulli wrote:
I need a 'Team' account? What if I am a solo business? I can't use the 'Essentials for Business'?
The Essentials plan, which is an individual plan, doesn't include the option to enable HIPAA compliance. Only the team accounts have this option, and team accounts require a minimum of three licenses.
