Is SimplePDF HIPAA compliant?

Benjamin André-Micolon

Yes. Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data every day, from intake forms to prior authorizations. When choosing a PDF editor, HIPAA compliance matters.

Client-side processing: documents never leave the browser

SimplePDF processes all PDFs directly in your browser. Documents are never processed by SimplePDF's servers, on any plan. No Protected Health Information (PHI) is ever stored by SimplePDF.

This client-side architecture is the strongest privacy guarantee: data that never leaves your device cannot be breached.

Keep documents in your own infrastructure

With Bring Your Own Storage (BYOS), completed documents are uploaded directly from the browser to your own S3-compatible or Azure storage using presigned URLs. Nothing passes through SimplePDF's servers.

This means no PHI ever leaves your infrastructure, eliminating the need for a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with SimplePDF.

BYOS is available starting from the Pro plan.

Built for healthcare workflows

SimplePDF is used by healthcare organizations for common workflows like patient intake forms, referral forms, prior authorizations, and insurance claims. You can embed the editor directly into your EHR or patient portal.

Learn more on our healthcare use case page.

That's it! SimplePDF's client-side architecture keeps PHI in your browser, giving your organization a strong foundation for HIPAA compliance.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to support@simplepdf.com