HIPAA vs SOC 2: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue HIPAA or SOC 2 certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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HIPAA

HIPAA sets standards for protecting sensitive patient health information in the United States.

Service Providers

Regional Coverage

2 regions

Industry Coverage

4 industries

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SOC 2

SOC 2 is a compliance framework developed by the AICPA for service organizations.

Service Providers

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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Dimension	HIPAA	SOC 2
Service Count	13	44
Regions	Canada Global	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more
Industries	Finance Healthcare Manufacturing Technology	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more

Which Do You Need?

Choose HIPAA if:

- Your clients or partners require HIPAA certification
- You operate in regions where HIPAA is the standard
- You need a HIPAA-specific compliance approach

Choose SOC 2 if:

- Your clients or partners require SOC 2 certification
- You operate in regions where SOC 2 is the standard
- You need a trust-based compliance report approach

HIPAA vs SOC 2: Which Framework Do You Need?

HIPAA

SOC 2

Which Do You Need?

Choose HIPAA if:

Choose SOC 2 if:

Questions fréquemment posées

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HIPAA vs SOC 2: Which Framework Do You Need?

HIPAA

SOC 2

Which Do You Need?

Choose HIPAA if:

Choose SOC 2 if:

Questions fréquemment posées

What is the difference between HIPAA and SOC 2?

Can I get both HIPAA and SOC 2 certified?

Which framework should I pursue first, HIPAA or SOC 2?