HIPAA & BAA · Cloud storage
Is Egnyte HIPAA compliant?
Yes. Egnyte acts as a HIPAA business associate and will sign a BAA covering protected health information stored in its platform.
Key facts
- BAA available: Yes — with a signed BAA
- What it takes: Business/Enterprise plans (contact Egnyte)
- Official source: Egnyte Helpdesk: HIPAA Statement & Business Associate Agreement — https://helpdesk.egnyte.com/hc/en-us/articles/201637154-HIPAA-Statement-Business-Associate-Agreement (verified 2026-06)
How to use Egnyte in a HIPAA-compliant way
- Subscribe to an eligible Egnyte business/enterprise plan.
- Review Egnyte's published HIPAA Statement and standard BAA terms.
- Request the BAA by contacting inquiry@egnyte.com (Attn: Chief Security Officer).
- Execute the signed BAA before placing any PHI in Egnyte.
- Configure encryption, access controls, and audit logging on your account.
Important caveats
- A signed BAA is required before storing PHI; the platform is not 'HIPAA compliant' on its own.
- You remain responsible for access management, sharing permissions, and workforce training.
- Plan eligibility and any custom terms should be confirmed directly with Egnyte.
The bottom line
No software is "HIPAA compliant" on its own. HIPAA compliance is a property of your organization, not a tool. Even with a signed BAA, you remain responsible for configuring Egnyte correctly, limiting access to PHI, training staff, and maintaining your own safeguards. This page is general information, not legal advice; confirm current terms with Egnyte.
Related tools: Cloud storage & file sharing
BAA availability for tools healthcare teams commonly evaluate alongside Egnyte.
| Tool | Will the vendor sign a BAA? |
|---|
| Is Dropbox HIPAA compliant? | Conditionally — on specific plans |
| Is Box HIPAA compliant? | Conditionally — on specific plans |
| Is Google Drive HIPAA compliant? | Yes — with a signed BAA |
| Is Microsoft OneDrive HIPAA compliant? | Yes — with a signed BAA |
| Is SharePoint HIPAA compliant? | Yes — with a signed BAA |
| Is Citrix ShareFile HIPAA compliant? | Yes — with a signed BAA |
| Is Tresorit HIPAA compliant? | Yes — with a signed BAA |
| Is Sync.com HIPAA compliant? | Yes — with a signed BAA |
| Is Google Forms HIPAA compliant? | Conditionally — on specific plans |
Frequently asked questions
Does Egnyte sign a BAA?
Yes. Business/Enterprise plans (contact Egnyte) A signed BAA is required before any PHI is involved.
Is Egnyte HIPAA compliant out of the box?
No software is "HIPAA compliant" by itself. Even when Egnyte offers a BAA, you are responsible for signing it, configuring the product correctly, restricting access, and maintaining your own administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
What should I check before using Egnyte with PHI?
A signed BAA is required before storing PHI; the platform is not 'HIPAA compliant' on its own.
