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Business Associate Agreement

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What it is

Notion offers a Business Associate Agreement for customers who may need to store or process protected health information in Notion workspaces under HIPAA requirements.

This analysis describes what Notion's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The availability of a Business Associate Agreement is operationally significant for healthcare organizations and covered entities that need contractual assurances under HIPAA before using Notion to process protected health information.

Interpretive note: The full text of the Business Associate Agreement is not reproduced in this index document; the presence of a BAA is confirmed by its listing as a linked document, but specific terms and HIPAA compliance scope require review of the linked agreement.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

added May 22, 2026

Introduction of BAA compliance framework indicates Notion now explicitly supports healthcare organizations subject to HIPAA regulatory requirements.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Healthcare organizations or business associates that handle protected health information and use Notion must execute a Business Associate Agreement with Notion before storing such data in their workspace. Without a signed BAA, using Notion for protected health information may not satisfy HIPAA requirements.

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The Business Associate Agreement directly engages HIPAA and the HITECH Act, which require covered entities and their business associates to execute written agreements governing the use and disclosure of protected health information.

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Applicable agencies

  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Notion Terms of Service
Entity
Notion
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011709
Document ID
CA-D-00193
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
276444ab5e5d37ee8fc46ea3acbb28cb4deb7c3bdc6a8f8c1ff34334edde8943
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 13:28 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Notion
Document: Notion Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-011709
Captured: 2026-05-12 13:28:47 UTC
SHA-256: 276444ab5e5d37ee…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/notion/notion-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-011709/business-associate-agreement/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 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 Notion's Business Associate Agreement clause do?

The availability of a Business Associate Agreement is operationally significant for healthcare organizations and covered entities that need contractual assurances under HIPAA before using Notion to process protected health information.

How does this clause affect you?

Healthcare organizations or business associates that handle protected health information and use Notion must execute a Business Associate Agreement with Notion before storing such data in their workspace. Without a signed BAA, using Notion for protected health information may not satisfy HIPAA requirements.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Notion?

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