HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 7,300
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC, a business associate (BA), reported that it was the victim of a hacking incident involving the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 7,300 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, as well as the FBI. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 2019.
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 Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC 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 Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC.