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Collection of Sensitive Mental Health Data

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the regulatory framework governing sensitive health information collected through Headspace's mental health services. By designating Care Providers as HIPAA covered entities and Headspace as their business associate, the clause creates specific compliance obligations regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of protected health information under federal health privacy law.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
May 8, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users of Headspace's mental health services are provided the protections and requirements established under HIPAA, including requirements around the use and disclosure of their health information by Care Providers and Headspace as a business associate. The terms authorize collection of personal information through the products and services that is subject to HIPAA's regulatory framework for covered entities and their business associates.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Headspace may deliver coaching services, psychotherapy services (i.e. therapy), and psychiatry services (collectively the 'Services') using the Products or via other delivery methods, as applicable. This Privacy Policy covers the 'personal information,' meaning information about an identified or identifiable individual that is collected through our Product or Services. Our Services are delivered by our Care Providers. For Care Providers in the US, they are classified as covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ('HIPAA'). Headspace is subject to HIPAA as our Care Providers' business associate.

Excerpt from Headspace's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
HIPAA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Headspace Privacy Policy
Entity
Headspace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001133
Document ID
CA-D-00216
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c1c69938a2255531d9160216a80441cc6e236ee7a78005f747b818b71812b907
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 10:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Headspace
Document: Headspace Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001133
Captured: 2026-05-08 10:00:58 UTC
SHA-256: c1c69938a2255531…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/headspace/headspace-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-001133/collection-of-sensitive-mental-health-data/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Headspace's Collection of Sensitive Mental Health Data clause do?

The provision establishes the regulatory framework governing sensitive health information collected through Headspace's mental health services. By designating Care Providers as HIPAA covered entities and Headspace as their business associate, the clause creates specific compliance obligations regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of protected health information under federal health privacy law.

How does this clause affect you?

Users of Headspace's mental health services are provided the protections and requirements established under HIPAA, including requirements around the use and disclosure of their health information by Care Providers and Headspace as a business associate. The terms authorize collection of personal information through the products and services that is subject to HIPAA's regulatory framework for covered entities and their business …

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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