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+How to Find HIPAA/GDPR-Compliant GPUs on Runpod and Understand BAA Policy
+
+## Overview
+
+Runpod supports HIPAA/GDPR-compliant infrastructure options for both **Serverless** and **Pods**.
+
+Customers can use built-in filtering tools to find GPUs that are eligible for compliance-focused workloads, depending on the service they are using. This article explains how to locate those GPUs and outlines Runpod’s policy for signing a **Business Associate Agreement (BAA)**, **Data Processing Agreement (DPA)**, or other custom legal agreements.
+
+---
+
+## How to Find HIPAA/GDPR-Compliant GPUs on Runpod
+
+Runpod makes it easy to search for compliant GPUs across both supported deployment models:
+
+- **Serverless**
+- **Pods**
+
+The steps are slightly different for each service.
+
+---
+
+## Find Compliant GPUs for Serverless
+
+When creating a Serverless endpoint, you can filter available GPUs by compliance policy.
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Log in to your Runpod account.
+2. Create a new Serverless endpoint, or open an existing endpoint configuration.
+3. Go to **Endpoint Configurations**.
+4. Scroll down to **Advanced** settings.
+5. Navigate to **Security & compliance**.
+6. Select the policy you want to use.
+7. Runpod will automatically filter the available GPUs and show only the eligible options for that compliance requirement.
+8. Choose the GPU that fits your workload and continue setting up the endpoint.
+
+### Navigation path
+
+**Endpoint Configurations → Advanced → Security & compliance**
+---
+
+## Find Compliant GPUs for Pods
+
+When deploying a Pod, you can apply a compliance filter directly from the deployment page.
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Log in to your Runpod account.
+2. Go to the **Deploy Pod** page.
+3. Open **Additional filters**.
+4. Select **Security & compliance**.
+5. Choose the compliance certification or policy you want to use.
+6. Runpod will show only the GPUs that are applicable for that selection.
+7. Choose your GPU and proceed with pod deployment.
+
+### Navigation path
+
+**Deploy Pod page → Additional filters → Security & compliance**
+
+You can select more than one compliance policies. 
+
+---
+
+## Do You Need a BAA with Runpod?
+
+If your organization needs Runpod to sign a **BAA**, **DPA**, or another custom legal agreement, there are specific eligibility requirements to keep in mind.
+
+### Runpod policy for custom agreements
+
+Execution of custom legal agreements, including:
+
+- **BAAs**
+- **DPAs**
+- bespoke or custom contract terms
+
+is reserved for customers with a **committed monthly spend of $3,000 or more**.
+
+This threshold reflects the legal and executive resources required to support negotiation, custom risk allocation, and ongoing agreement management.
+
+### If your projected usage is $3,000/month or more
+
+If your expected monthly spend meets or exceeds this threshold, Runpod would be happy to explore a formal agreement with you.
+
+To help the team route your request properly, be prepared to share:
+
+- your projected monthly spend
+- your intended use case
+- whether you require a BAA, DPA, or both
+- your expected deployment timeline
+
+### If your projected usage is below $3,000/month
+
+If you are not yet at that threshold, the fastest way to get started is under Runpod’s standard terms.
+
+Runpod maintains a robust compliance program, and the resources below may address your requirements without the need for a separately negotiated agreement.
+
+---
+
+## Helpful Compliance and Legal Resources
+
+Customers can review the following resources for more information about Runpod’s compliance and security posture:
+
+- [**Runpod Trust Center**](https://trust.runpod.io/) — GDPR documentation, HIPAA compliance materials, SOC 2 Type II report, and more
+- [**Runpod Standard DPA**](https://www.runpod.io/legal/data-processing-agreement) — published Data Processing Agreement
+- [**Runpod Compliance Overview**](https://www.runpod.io/compliance)
+- [**Runpod Security Overview**](https://www.runpod.io/articles/guides/security-measures-ai-cloud-deployment)
+
+For consistency in your help center, these can be added as linked resource titles.
+
+---
+
+## Frequently Asked Questions
+
+### Does Runpod support compliant GPU selection for both Serverless and Pods?
+
+Yes. Runpod supports HIPAA/GDPR-compliant infrastructure options for both **Serverless** and **Pods**, and each service includes a **Security & compliance** filter to help narrow the eligible GPUs.
+
+### Will Runpod automatically filter the GPU list?
+
+Yes. After you select the relevant compliance policy or certification, Runpod filters the list to show only the GPUs applicable to that requirement.
+
+### Do all customers need a BAA?
+
+Not always. Whether a BAA is required depends on your organization’s legal and compliance obligations.
+
+### Can Runpod sign a BAA or custom DPA?
+
+Yes, but execution of custom legal agreements is reserved for customers with a **committed monthly spend of $3,000 or more**.
+
+### What should I do if I am below the spend threshold?
+
+You can get started under Runpod’s standard terms and review the published compliance and legal resources listed above.
+
+---
+
+If your organization requires a **BAA**, **DPA**, or other custom legal agreement, please note that execution of custom agreements is reserved for customers with a **committed monthly spend of $3,000 or more**. If you are eligible, please reach the **Account Management team** by visiting the **Talk to Sales** button on the bottom-right side of the Runpod dashboard.
+
+For support, click **Help and Resources → Support** in the Runpod dashboard. Our teams are here to assist you further.
+
+Resource - https://contact.runpod.io/hc/en-us/articles/50120688006163-How-to-Find-HIPAA-GDPR-Compliant-GPUs-on-Runpod-and-Understand-BAA-Policy