“We are able to sign Business Associate Agreements (BAA) in support of customers' compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).”
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The availability of a BAA is a prerequisite for customers operating under HIPAA to lawfully use a service provider handling protected health information.
Interpretive note: The excerpt states OpenAI 'is able to' sign a BAA but does not specify conditions, eligibility criteria, or whether signing is guaranteed on request. The claim reflects the stated capability without inferring an unconditional obligation.
If you are subject to HIPAA, you may request a Business Associate Agreement from OpenAI.
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"We are able to sign Business Associate Agreements (BAA) in support of customers' compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Excerpt from OpenAI's Enterprise Privacy
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The availability of a BAA is a prerequisite for customers operating under HIPAA to lawfully use a service provider handling protected health information.
If you are subject to HIPAA, you may request a Business Associate Agreement from OpenAI.
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