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Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, Resources

Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

No — Dropbox is not HIPAA compliant by default. Dropbox can only be used for HIPAA-regulated data if the organization is on an eligible plan, has a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA), and correctly configures security controls. Even then, HIPAA compliance responsibility remains with the healthcare organization, not Dropbox. This answer aligns with HHS guidance,... Continue reading
AWS vs Google Cloud vs Azure: Which Is More HIPAA-Ready in 2026?
By Josh Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, Resources

AWS vs Google Cloud vs Azure: Which Is More HIPAA-Ready in 2026?

Choosing the right cloud platform for healthcare isn’t just a technical choice — it’s a strategic decision that shapes your security posture, compliance readiness, and operational costs for years to come. As we move into 2026, healthcare teams, SaaS founders, and compliance officers are asking a critical question: Which cloud provider is truly the most... Continue reading
Is Google Docs HIPAA Compliant?
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, HIPAA Gmail, Resources

Is Google Docs HIPAA Compliant?

What Healthcare Teams Need to Know Before Using Google Docs for PHICan healthcare teams safely use Google Docs to store patient data? The short answer: Google Docs can be HIPAA compliant — but only under specific conditions. In this guide, we’ll break down how HIPAA applies to Google Docs, what steps are required to secure... Continue reading
Cloud Wars: AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud for HIPAA Compliance (2025 Update)
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, HIPAA Hosting, Resources

Cloud Wars: AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud for HIPAA Compliance (2025 Update)

A 2025 update to our HIPAA Insider Show discussion — comparing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud on infrastructure, pricing, services, and security for HIPAA compliance. Editor’s Note (Updated for 2025): This article is a refreshed version of our 2024 comparison of the Big Three cloud providers — AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud — for... Continue reading