Google Tasks is a task management tool built into Google Workspace that allows users to create, organize, and track to-do lists and tasks, with seamless integration across Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Workspace apps.
With Google Tasks, healthcare professionals can manage patient care duties, appointments, and administrative responsibilities in one centralized place.
Is Google Tasks HIPAA compliant? Yes, Google Tasks can be HIPAA compliant, but there are limitations.
What changed this year?
As of February 2026, our review did not identify any publicly disclosed changes to Google Tasks’ HIPAA-related policies or BAA terms.
Will Google Tasks sign a business associate agreement (BAA)?
Yes, Google Tasks will sign a business associate agreement, which can be reviewed here.
What does the Google Tasks BAA cover?
The Google Tasks BAA covers the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI), stating, "This BAA applies to the extent Customer is acting as a Covered Entity or a Business Associate to create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI via a Covered Service and to the extent Google, as a result, is deemed under HIPAA to be acting as a Business Associate or Subcontractor of Customer."
What does the Google Tasks BAA exclude?
Third-party applications, including add-ons, are not included in the Included Functionality covered by the BAA. Any integrations built on top of Google Tasks using third-party tools would require their own separate BAAs.
Conclusion
Google Tasks may be HIPAA compliant, but only when used as part of a paid Google Workspace plan with a signed BAA.
Learn more: HIPAA Compliant Email: The Definitive Guide
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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