Is WordPress HIPAA compliant?
Is WordPress HIPAA compliant? No. WordPress is not HIPAA compliant as they are unwilling to sign a business associate agreement. Therefore WordPress cannot be used to transmit or hold ePHI. A covered entity (CE) may, however, use WordPress if they do not upload any PHI to the site.
How do I make my site HIPAA compliant?
- Securing the website using an SSL certificate.
- Encrypting all web forms.
- Using HIPAA-compliant email encryption.
- Ensuring that third-party service providers sign a HIPAA business associate agreement (BAA)
- Working with HIPAA-compliant web hosting providers for security needs.
Is WooCommerce HIPAA compliant?
A HIPAA compliant website should follow all the policies and standards set by HIPAA, especially if WooCommerce is used to set up an eCommerce platform. Is WordPress HIPAA compliant, though? Is WooCommerce secure? The simple answer is no, they are not.
Is Google sites HIPAA compliant?
The Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a key component to HIPAA compliance between a Covered Entity and a Business Associate. Since Google Workspace offers a BAA that covers Google Sites, we conclude that Google Sites is a HIPAA compliant service, as long as you digitally sign a BAA with Google.
