Internal Productivity — Vendor Intelligence Profile
Google Workspace productivity suite configured for HIPAA-eligible healthcare deployments.
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Review Compliance
Assess BAA availability, HIPAA posture, and PHI exposure risk.
Approval Recommendation
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Implementation Planning
Execute the approval workflow and plan deployment with oversight.
Available (Google Enterprise)
Conditional
Not publicly disclosed
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Not publicly disclosed
Cloud (SaaS)
Vendor Overview
Industry
Enterprise Software / Cloud
Deployment Model
Cloud (SaaS)
Primary Users
Healthcare administrative staff, clinical operations teams, enterprise IT
Healthcare Suitability
Conditional — HIPAA BAA available for qualifying plans, Gemini AI features require separate review
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
Primary Use Cases
Security & Compliance
BAA Availability
Available (Google Enterprise)
HIPAA Suitability
Conditional
SOC 2 Status
Not publicly disclosed.
ISO Certification
Not publicly disclosed.
Authentication / SSO
Not publicly disclosed.
Access Controls
Not publicly disclosed.
Audit Logging
Not publicly disclosed.
Data Retention
Core Workspace services are covered under the Google HIPAA BAA for qualifying enterprise plans. Data is not used for model training under the BAA. AI features including Gemini must be reviewed separately before PHI exposure.
Customer Data Usage
Not publicly disclosed.
Model Training Practices
Not publicly disclosed.
Security Documentation
Not publicly disclosed.
Privacy Documentation
Not publicly disclosed.
Incident Response
Not publicly disclosed.
BAA Details
Google HIPAA BAA available for qualifying Workspace Enterprise editions. Must be executed before PHI is stored or processed. Confirm BAA scope covers all services in use. Consumer Google accounts are not eligible.
Compliance Notes
Execute Google HIPAA BAA, audit which services are in scope, review Gemini AI settings, configure DLP policies, restrict personal Google accounts, and document in vendor risk register.
AI Governance
AI Classification
General AI Capability
Human Review
Recommended — Periodic review of AI outputs and automated workflows.
AI Output Risk
Not publicly disclosed.
Oversight Considerations
Consumer Google accounts must not be used for PHI. Gemini AI features require individual review before use with sensitive clinical or administrative data.
Approval Workflow
Standard VNDRIQ vendor approval workflow recommended.
Monitoring Cadence
Quarterly
Suggested Owner
IT / Compliance / Clinical Governance (varies by use case)
Escalation Triggers
BAA changes, privacy policy updates, new AI features, security incidents, acquisitions.
Enterprise Readiness
Ideal Customer
Healthcare administrative staff, clinical operations teams, enterprise IT
Vendor Maturity
Growing — Active in healthcare with expanding compliance posture.
Enterprise Readiness
Enterprise Ready — Suitable for large health systems and DSOs.
Implementation Complexity
Not publicly disclosed.
Integration Requirements
Not publicly disclosed.
EHR Integrations
Not publicly disclosed.
SSO / API
Not publicly disclosed.
Support Model
Not publicly disclosed.
Business Continuity
Not publicly disclosed.
Evaluation Criteria
Security Controls
4/5
Compliance
4/5
Data Privacy
4/5
Vendor Transparency
4/5
Healthcare Readiness
4/5
Governance Readiness
4/5
Implementation Guidance
Restrictions
Consumer Google accounts must not be used for PHI. Gemini AI features require individual review before use with sensitive clinical or administrative data.
Implementation Notes
Execute Google HIPAA BAA, configure admin policies, review Gemini AI settings, establish employee acceptable use policy, and document in vendor risk register.
Monitoring & Review
Review Cadence
Quarterly
Items to Monitor
BAA status, privacy policy, AI feature changes, security certifications, EHR integrations.
Documentation Gaps
Not publicly disclosed.
Vendor Change Triggers
Approval Recommendation
Approved With Conditions
Vendor is conditionally approved pending specific configuration, BAA execution, and governance requirements being met.
Required Due Diligence
Internal Owner
IT / Compliance / Clinical Governance
Documents to Collect
BAA, security questionnaire, privacy policy, data processing agreement.
Executive Buyer Checklist
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Profile Completeness
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Vendor Snapshot
Category
Internal Productivity
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
Deployment Model
Cloud (SaaS)
Healthcare Suitability
Conditional — HIPAA BAA available for qualifying plans, Gemini AI features require separate review
Risk Level
Moderate Risk
Review Confidence
Under Review
Last Reviewed
2026-06-15
Risk Score
46/100
AI Trust Score
80/100
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VNDRIQ vendor profiles are for operational risk screening and governance support. This is not legal, compliance, or cybersecurity advice. Final vendor approval should include legal, compliance, security, and contract review. Data is based on publicly available information and internal review at time of last verification.