Amazon Bedrock is designed to support compliance with key regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, making it suitable for sensitive industries such as healthcare and finance. AWS ensures that Bedrock adheres to foundational compliance standards, including ISO 27001, SOC 1/2/3, and GDPR, by leveraging AWS’s existing infrastructure and security practices. While AWS services often inherit compliance certifications from the broader AWS environment, specific eligibility for regulations like HIPAA requires explicit inclusion in AWS’s Business Associate Agreement (BAA). As of now, Bedrock’s HIPAA eligibility status is not publicly listed, so developers in healthcare should verify AWS’s latest documentation or contact AWS support to confirm if Bedrock is covered under their BAA before processing protected health information (PHI).
For GDPR compliance, Bedrock benefits from AWS’s adherence to EU data protection requirements. AWS provides tools like encryption, data residency controls, and a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) to help customers meet GDPR obligations. For example, Bedrock allows data encryption at rest using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and in transit via TLS, ensuring sensitive data remains secure. Developers can configure Bedrock to process data within specific AWS regions, addressing GDPR’s data residency requirements. However, compliance also depends on how customers implement access controls, audit logging via AWS CloudTrail, and data retention policies. Financial industries can leverage Bedrock’s integration with AWS services that support PCI DSS or SOC 2, though Bedrock itself may not yet be fully certified for these standards—developers should validate its current compliance scope.
To use Bedrock in regulated industries, developers must combine its built-in security features with proper configuration. For instance, healthcare applications using Bedrock should enforce strict IAM policies, encrypt PHI using customer-managed KMS keys, and ensure logging is enabled for audit trails. Similarly, GDPR compliance requires documenting data flows, obtaining user consent, and enabling deletion workflows. While AWS handles infrastructure compliance, customers remain responsible for application-level controls. Developers should regularly review AWS’s compliance updates and use AWS Artifact to access Bedrock’s current certifications. By combining Bedrock’s capabilities with AWS’s security tools and industry best practices, teams can build solutions that meet regulatory demands, even in highly sensitive sectors.