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The short answer is: **not by default, and you should verify carefully before using it for PHI.** Softr markets features for healthcare applications (such as patient portals) and states that it provides security features like encryption, role-based permissions, and SOC 2 Type II compliance. However, **SOC 2 compliance is not the same as HIPAA compliance**. [www.softr.io](https://www.softr.io/blog/soc2-certification?utm_source=chatgpt.com) If you need to build an application that stores or processes **protected health information (PHI)**, you should confirm all of the following before using Softr: - **Business Associate Agreement (BAA):** A HIPAA-compliant cloud service handling PHI must be willing to sign a BAA with you. This is a core HIPAA requirement. [www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/2075/may-a-hipaa-covered-entity-or-business-associate-use-cloud-service-to-store-or-process-ephi/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-information-technology/cloud-computing/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - **HIPAA-specific safeguards:** Encryption, access controls, audit logging, breach notification procedures, and administrative controls must all be in place—not just secure infrastructure. [www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-information-technology/cloud-computing/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - **Your data source:** If you're connecting Softr to Airtable, Google Sheets, SQL, or another backend, **every service that stores or transmits PHI must also be HIPAA-eligible and covered by a BAA**. A compliant frontend does not make a non-compliant backend compliant. [www.softr.io](https://www.softr.io/blog/soc2-certification?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-information-technology/cloud-computing/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[www.softr.io](https://www.softr.io/create/patient-portal?utm_source=chatgpt.com) One nuance is that Softr's healthcare marketing pages now refer to "HIPAA-conscious" permissions and even mention "HIPAA-compliant authentication" for certain healthcare templates. These are marketing claims rather than a blanket statement that **the entire platform is HIPAA compliant for all customers and plans**. [www.softr.io](https://www.softr.io/blog/soc2-certification?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-information-technology/cloud-computing/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[www.softr.io](https://www.softr.io/create/patient-portal?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **My recommendation:** If you're planning to handle real patient data, ask Softr these questions before proceeding: 1. Will you sign a **Business Associate Agreement (BAA)**? 2. Which plans include HIPAA support? 3. Which components of the platform are covered by the BAA? 4. What subprocessors are involved, and are they also HIPAA-compliant? 5. What audit logging, access controls, and retention features are available? If Softr **will not sign a BAA** for your intended use, you should assume it is **not suitable for storing or processing PHI**, regardless of its SOC 2 certification. [www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/2075/may-a-hipaa-covered-entity-or-business-associate-use-cloud-service-to-store-or-process-ephi/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[www.hhs.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-information-technology/cloud-computing/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com) If you tell me your use case (e.g., patient portal, intake forms, scheduling, internal admin app, etc.), I can help determine whether Softr is an appropriate choice or suggest HIPAA-ready alternatives.