Is Collibra HIPAA Compliant? BAA, Security Controls, and Compliance Evidence Explained

HIPAA Compliance Attestation

Collibra supports HIPAA-aligned deployments by maintaining an independent attestation of adherence to the HIPAA Security Rule. This attestation is intended to demonstrate that Collibra’s control environment maps to HIPAA safeguards and can underpin your compliance obligations when the platform is deployed and configured appropriately. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/resources/collibra-and-hipaa))

Whether you may process ePHI depends on contract and scope. Collibra’s public sector Master Cloud Agreement classifies PHI as “Prohibited Data” by default, which means you must not upload ePHI unless Collibra and your organization execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that permits it. For on‑premises software, Collibra’s EULA states the software is not intended to meet HIPAA obligations and that Collibra is not a HIPAA Business Associate—placing full responsibility for any PHI you host in your environment on you. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/664bf0594b2fdd6430f7bfbee2f05a87bb185a26.pdf?dl=_Collibra_Master_Cloud_Agreement_Public_Sector.pdf))

In practice, you should request Collibra’s current HIPAA attestation letter and confirm which products and features are covered, then ensure a signed BAA is in place before processing ePHI in eligible cloud services. Collibra’s Trust Center lists HIPAA among its third‑party certifications and attestations. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/company/trust-center))

Security Framework and Safeguards

Collibra’s information security program aligns to recognized standards (ISO, NIST, CSA) and applies layered Administrative, Technical, and Physical Safeguards that mirror the HIPAA Security Rule. These controls cover policy, technology, and facility protections across the service lifecycle. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/491bd9f305187675e120bdf328fc25b855b8dcd6.pdf?dl=_Security_Policy.pdf))

Administrative Safeguards

• Documented security policies, risk management, and annual reviews.
• Employee screening, mandatory security awareness training, and role-based responsibilities.
• Third‑party audits and penetration testing to validate control effectiveness.

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption at rest using AES‑256 and in transit using TLS 1.2+.
• Identity and access management with least‑privilege enforcement and monitored log collection.
• Secure software development practices aligned to OWASP and continuous vulnerability management.

Physical Safeguards

• Cloud provider data center protections combined with Collibra’s network segmentation and endpoint controls.
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans, regularly tested to support availability requirements.

Together, these safeguards provide the administrative, technical, and physical foundations you need to map to HIPAA’s Security Rule. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/491bd9f305187675e120bdf328fc25b855b8dcd6.pdf?dl=_Security_Policy.pdf))

Compliance Certifications and Standards

As evidence of its control environment, Collibra undergoes an annual SOC 2 Type II audit and maintains ISO 27001 Certification; its Trust Center also lists ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, FedRAMP Moderate, SOC 1, and a HIPAA attestation. These artifacts are commonly requested to support vendor risk assessments and to corroborate HIPAA due diligence. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/491bd9f305187675e120bdf328fc25b855b8dcd6.pdf?dl=_Security_Policy.pdf))

Data Access Management Controls

Collibra uses a standard role‑based access control (RBAC) model. You assign users to groups and roles and grant only the permissions required to perform specific tasks, supporting least‑privilege practices central to HIPAA. Collibra also integrates with enterprise identity providers for directory synchronization and SSO. ([productresources.collibra.com](https://productresources.collibra.com/docs/collibra/latest/Content/Settings/UsersAndGroups/co_user-roles-permissions.htm?utm_source=openai))

For policy‑driven protection, Collibra Data Access centralizes approvals and can enforce masking, filtering, or conditional access based on user role or purpose—helpful when limiting the minimum necessary information for HIPAA. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/us/en/products/protect?utm_source=openai))

Data Privacy and Protection Programs

Collibra contracts typically include a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) and are backed by a global privacy program designed around privacy‑by‑design principles. Collibra’s Trust Center details privacy commitments and documentation available to customers. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/company/trust-center))

For international transfers and processor accountability, Collibra’s Binding Corporate Rules for Processors (BCRs) were approved by the Belgian DPA in December 2023, providing an additional governance layer for personal data processed on your behalf. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/company/trust-center))

Data Classification and Sensitivity

Accurate classification is key to HIPAA. Collibra lets you model data categories—such as PHI or ePHI—so you can tag assets, drive policy automation, and route review workflows appropriately across your catalog and governance artifacts. ([productresources.collibra.com](https://productresources.collibra.com/docs/collibra/2023.01/Content/DataPrivacy/AssetTypes/co_data-category.htm?utm_source=openai))

When you need pattern‑based detection, Collibra offers AI/ML‑assisted data classification. For stricter controls, “Data classification on Edge” performs analysis within your environment, minimizing data movement and helping you keep sensitive content under your control. ([images.collibracloud.com](https://images.collibracloud.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/bfcc673a6c1e9f29a9155db343774d34a844c0dc.pdf?dl=ai-product-factsheets-data-classification-edge.pdf&utm_source=openai))

Role-Based Access Enforcement

RBAC is enforced across assets, workflows, and protected operations so only authorized users can see, approve, or change sensitive records. Resource‑level roles in workflows ensure that only users with defined responsibilities can initiate or reassign actions on regulated data. ([docs.collibra.com](https://docs.collibra.com/Content/Workflows/ManageWorkflows/co_general-wf-settings.htm?utm_source=openai))

Collibra also centralizes security monitoring; relevant logs are protected against tampering and retained to support investigation and audit—useful for HIPAA’s accountability and audit requirements. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/491bd9f305187675e120bdf328fc25b855b8dcd6.pdf?dl=_Security_Policy.pdf))

Conclusion

Collibra provides a HIPAA‑aligned control set validated by a HIPAA Security Rule attestation, enterprise certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001), and privacy program evidence. With a signed BAA for eligible cloud services, tight RBAC, and policy‑driven data protection, you can configure the platform to support HIPAA requirements and demonstrate due diligence.

FAQs.

What is Collibra’s status regarding HIPAA compliance?

Collibra maintains an independent attestation of adherence to the HIPAA Security Rule. This attestation, together with proper configuration and scoping, supports HIPAA‑aligned use of the platform. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/resources/collibra-and-hipaa))

Does Collibra offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

Yes. For eligible cloud services, Collibra supports BAA commitments and maintains its HIPAA attestation accordingly. Note that Collibra’s cloud terms classify PHI as “Prohibited Data” unless a BAA is executed, and the on‑premises EULA states Collibra is not a HIPAA Business Associate. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/resources/collibra-and-hipaa))

How does Collibra ensure data access controls meet HIPAA requirements?

Collibra implements RBAC with group‑ and role‑based permissions, integrates with enterprise SSO, and supports policy‑driven protections (for example, masking and filtering). These controls align with HIPAA’s minimum‑necessary and access management expectations. ([productresources.collibra.com](https://productresources.collibra.com/docs/collibra/latest/Content/Settings/UsersAndGroups/co_user-roles-permissions.htm?utm_source=openai))

What certifications support Collibra’s compliance claims?

Collibra undergoes a SOC 2 Type II audit and maintains ISO 27001 Certification; its Trust Center also cites ISO 27017/27018, ISO 42001, FedRAMP Moderate, and HIPAA attestation. These provide recognizable third‑party evidence for vendor risk reviews. ([collibra.com](https://www.collibra.com/files/0y2g3iho/production/491bd9f305187675e120bdf328fc25b855b8dcd6.pdf?dl=_Security_Policy.pdf))