Discord has asserted that it does not enable HIPAA compliance. Messages sent on Discord aren’t encrypted, so covered entities shouldn’t use this tool for protected health information (PHI).
Discord is a social media and mobile chat platform created for entertainment and personal communication. No encryption is available for messages sent through Discord, which means this platform lacks a key HIPAA requirement. Also, Discord’s privacy policy states that the company collects information, including images, messages, and documents sent through the chat feature.
HIPAA requires privacy for all PHI and data storage. Other chat and messaging platforms with specific security measures that meet HIPAA standards are available for the healthcare industry.
