Are DeepSeek's AI features covered by the BAA?

DeepSeek chat models (app and API): coverage not stated.

Does DeepSeek sign a BAA?

Q: Does DeepSeek sign a HIPAA BAA?

Not confirmed. Neither DeepSeek's app terms nor its API (Open Platform) terms mention HIPAA or a BAA, and the app terms tell users to avoid sharing sensitive personal data. No BAA offer was found.

Not confirmed

Neither DeepSeek's app terms nor its API (Open Platform) terms mention HIPAA or a BAA, and the app terms tell users to avoid sharing sensitive personal data. No BAA offer was found.

Based on 2 sources, all from DeepSeek unless marked.

Business associate: DeepSeek
Tool: DeepSeek
Plans with a BAA: Not stated
Checked: Oct 11, 2026

Not confirmed

No BAA offer found on DeepSeek's own pages.

By plan

Plan	BAA	How to get it	Conditions
DeepSeek app / web chat	Not confirmed	Not stated	The Terms of Use, which also cover APIs, advise users to avoid sharing sensitive personal data and do not mention HIPAA or BAAs.[1]
DeepSeek API (Open Platform)	Not confirmed	Not stated	The Open Platform terms (effective April 29, 2026) do not mention HIPAA, BAAs or data processing agreements.[2]

Are the AI features covered?

Vendors often sign a BAA for the core product but leave some AI features out. Here is what DeepSeek says about each one.

AI feature	Under the BAA	Details
DeepSeek chat models (app and API)	Not stated	No BAA coverage statement exists. Outputs used for medical decisions require human review under the terms.[1],[2]

AI chat assistants that offer a BAA

ChatGPTBAA on: ChatGPT FedRAMP, ChatGPT for Clinicians, ChatGPT for Healthcare, Edu, EnterpriseSome plans only
Claude apps (Claude.ai)BAA on: Enterprise (self-serve or sales-assisted)Some plans only
GrokBAA on: API (ZDR-enabled)Some plans only
PerplexityBAA on: API (Sonar), Enterprise Pro / Enterprise MaxSome plans only
BastionGPTBAA on: API, Professional, Professional Plus, Ultra (Enterprise)Signs a BAA
CompliantChatGPTBAA on: Enterprise, Starter / Pro / FullSigns a BAA

All BAA-ready alternatives to DeepSeek

Sources

DeepSeek Terms of UseDeepSeek, Legal terms. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
DeepSeek Open Platform Terms of ServiceDeepSeek, Legal terms. Checked Oct 11, 2026.

A signed BAA is necessary but not sufficient for HIPAA compliance, which also depends on configuration, access controls, and your own policies. Verdicts summarize the vendor's own published terms as of the date checked; confirm with the vendor and your counsel before sending protected health information. Not legal advice.