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HIPAA data prohibited without executed BAA

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Customers handling HIPAA-regulated health information must obtain an executed BAA before using PlanetScale for that data; absent a BAA, such use is prohibited.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Readers may not use PlanetScale for HIPAA-regulated health information unless they have an executed HIPAA BAA with PlanetScale.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

Therefore, we do not "sell" or "share" data (as defined by applicable law) belonging to minors.

ZipRecruiter Medium

ZipRecruiter does not require any Sensitive Personal Data about you in order for you to utilize the ZipRecruiter Website...please carefully consider the information that is contained within your resume and ensure that you are not providing any sensitive or other information that is not necessary.

Google Ads Medium

Promotions containing obscene or profane language.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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(g) to transmit, store, or process health information subject to United States HIPAA regulations except as permitted by an executed HIPAA BAA

— Excerpt from PlanetScale's PlanetScale Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlanetScale Terms of Service
Entity
PlanetScale
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-072823
Document ID
CA-D-00683
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
66f4acad5ba0274c92946f618cbb71bc8537e8d2abef828139e0c429c54ca79d
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: PlanetScale
Document: PlanetScale Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-072823
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:44:57 UTC
SHA-256: 66f4acad5ba0274c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/planetscale/planetscale-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-072823/hipaa-data-prohibited-without-executed-baa/
Accessed: July 13, 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 PlanetScale's HIPAA data prohibited without executed BAA clause do?

Customers handling HIPAA-regulated health information must obtain an executed BAA before using PlanetScale for that data; absent a BAA, such use is prohibited.

How does this clause affect you?

Readers may not use PlanetScale for HIPAA-regulated health information unless they have an executed HIPAA BAA with PlanetScale.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 246 platforms. See the full comparison.

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