Migrating from HIPAA to SOC 2
If your organization is HIPAA compliant and wants to serve broader B2B markets, SOC 2 is the standard enterprise customers expect. Approximately 65% of HIPAA safeguards map to SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, making the transition manageable.
Critical Compliance Gaps
Trust Services Criteria
SOC 2 uses TSC (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy) which differ from HIPAA's Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards.
System Description
SOC 2 requires a detailed system description document describing services, infrastructure, and control environment. HIPAA doesn't have an equivalent.
CPA Attestation
SOC 2 requires attestation by a licensed CPA firm. HIPAA compliance doesn't require specific auditor credentials.
Broader Control Scope
SOC 2 may cover systems and controls beyond PHI that HIPAA doesn't address.
Step-by-Step Migration Roadmap
Follow these 10 steps to achieve SOC 2 compliance. Estimated timeline: 12 weeks.
Map HIPAA safeguards to SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
Identify additional systems beyond PHI environment for SOC 2 scope
Create SOC 2 system description document
Engage licensed CPA firm for SOC 2 attestation
Expand controls to cover non-PHI systems if needed
Prepare evidence in SOC 2 format
Determine TSC categories (Security + any optional)
Complete readiness assessment
Undergo Type I or Type II examination
Receive SOC 2 attestation report
Unique SOC 2 Requirements
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HIPAA to SOC 2 Migration FAQs
Do I need SOC 2 if I already have HIPAA$2
For healthcare-only customers, HIPAA may suffice. But non-healthcare enterprises typically require SOC 2. Most healthcare SaaS companies maintain both to serve diverse customers.
Can one audit cover both HIPAA and SOC 2$3
Yes. Many CPA firms offer combined SOC 2 + HIPAA engagements that leverage shared controls, reducing total audit time and cost compared to separate audits.
Which should I get first—HIPAA or SOC 2$4
If you handle PHI, HIPAA is legally required and should come first. SOC 2 is voluntary but often required by B2B customers. Many organizations pursue both simultaneously.
Does SOC 2 Privacy criteria cover HIPAA$5
No. SOC 2 Privacy criteria and HIPAA address different requirements. SOC 2 Privacy is about personal information generally; HIPAA specifically covers Protected Health Information with legal requirements.
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SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the AICPA, which specifies how organizations should manage customer data based on the Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
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