HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Audiology Services Company USA, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Audiology Services Company USA, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 3,917
- Submission date
- Feb 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Audiology Services Company USA, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,917 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, gender, telephone numbers, health insurance information, clinical information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additiona...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Audiology Services Company USA, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,917 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 13, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Audiology Services Company USA, 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 Audiology Services Company USA, LLC.