Fitbit offers wearable devices that track activity, heart rate, and sleep, with data available through the Google Health app.

Is Fitbit HIPAA compliant? Fitbit may be HIPAA compliant for specific enterprise uses, but current BAA availability and coverage must be confirmed.

 

What changed this year?

In May 2026, Google began replacing the Fitbit app with the Google Health app. Fitbit’s enterprise offering is now presented as Google Health Enterprise.

The Google Health API Developer and User Data Policy, effective March 24, 2026, requires prior written approval for uses involving protected health information (PHI). As of October 2026, our review did not identify a current publicly available Fitbit-specific BAA or an announcement confirming that BAAs have been withdrawn.

 

Will Fitbit sign a business associate agreement (BAA)?

Fitbit announced in 2015 that it could enter into BAAs with HIPAA-covered entities through Fitbit Wellness. Current availability must be confirmed directly with Google Health Enterprise; the announcement does not provide the agreement itself.

 

What does the Fitbit BAA cover?

Fitbit’s 2015 announcement described its “ability to enter into Business Associate Agreements with HIPAA-covered entities.” It identified health plans and self-insured employers as intended partners but did not publish the contractual provisions.

The services, data, and obligations covered by a current BAA must be verified in the applicable agreement.

 

What does the Fitbit BAA exclude?

Our review could not verify Fitbit-specific BAA exclusions. Separately, Google’s consumer privacy FAQ states that medical records sent to Google Health at a U.S. user’s request or uploaded manually “are no longer subject to the protections” of HIPAA. This describes the consumer service, rather than the exclusions of an enterprise BAA.

 

Conclusion

Fitbit may support HIPAA-compliant enterprise use where an applicable BAA, required approvals, and appropriate safeguards are in place. Current BAA availability and service coverage require confirmation with Google.

Learn more: HIPAA Compliant Email: The Definitive Guide

 

FAQS

What is a BAA?

A BAA is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under HIPAA and its business associates. The purpose of this agreement is to ensure the proper protection of PHI as required by HIPAA regulations.

 

What is HIPAA?

HIPAA sets national standards for protecting the privacy and security of certain health information, known as 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.