HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Brightline, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brightline, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 7,411
- Submission date
- Apr 7, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Brightline, reported that its third-party provider was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 7,411 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, member and group identification numbers, and gender identification. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Brightline, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 8,432 | May 26, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 28,975 | May 10, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 180,694 | Apr 20, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 49,968 | Apr 13, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 473,467 | Apr 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 199,753 | Apr 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 31,440 | Apr 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 21,830 | Apr 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 7,672 | Apr 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Brightline, Inc. | CA | Business Associate | 4,044 | Apr 7, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brightline, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,411 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 7, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Brightline, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Brightline, Inc..