HHS OCR report · 2026
World Trade Center Health Program data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- World Trade Center Health Program
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 1,071
- Submission date
- May 7, 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), World Trade Center Health Program reported that the subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1071 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS and the BA’s subcontractor notified the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the World Trade Center Health Program data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,071 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 7, 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 World Trade Center Health Program 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 World Trade Center Health Program.