HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Equinix Incorporated Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Equinix Incorporated Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 677
- Submission date
- May 22, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Equinix Group Health & Welfare Benefit Plan, reported that it was notified by its business associate (BA) that it experienced a breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 677 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented additional administrative, technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Equinix Incorporated Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 677 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 22, 2026.
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 Equinix Incorporated Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan 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 Equinix Incorporated Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.