Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that enables users to create HTML5 websites using easy drag-and-drop tools. Wix also provides email services through a partnership with Google Workspace.
Is Wix HIPAA compliant?
No, based on our research, Wix is not HIPAA compliant.
Will Wix sign a business associate agreement (BAA)?
No, Wix will not sign a business associate agreement and is, therefore, not HIPAA compliant.
Wix support states, “Wix services are not specifically designed to comply with HIPAA. As such, we are unable to operate as a Business Associate, subcontractor, or agent of a Covered Entity, as these terms are defined in HIPAA.”
It also advises covered entities and business associates against using “Wix services in a manner that causes Wix to create, receive, maintain, or transmit [protected health information] on [their] behalf.”
Although Wix has partnered with Google Workspaces and Google signs a BAA for Google Workspaces, it does not actually cover email sent and received in transit. So, covered entities use a secure email solution, like Paubox, to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Read also: How to set up HIPAA compliant emails on Google
Conclusion
Wix does not sign a BAA and is, therefore, not HIPAA compliant.
FAQS
What is a business associate agreement?
A business associate agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its business associates. The purpose of this agreement is to ensure the proper protection of personal health information (PHI) as required by HIPAA regulations.
What is HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for protecting the privacy and security of certain health information, known as protected health information (PHI).
HIPAA is designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information and to ensure that healthcare providers and insurers can securely exchange electronic health information. Violations of HIPAA can result in significant fines and penalties for covered entities.
Who does HIPAA apply to?
HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses. It also applies to business associates of these covered entities. These are entities that perform certain functions or activities on behalf of the covered entity.
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