HHS OCR report ยท 2022
KEMET Electronics Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- KEMET Electronics Corporation
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,927
- Submission date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
KEMET Electronics Corporation, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,927 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, claims and financial information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff to bett...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the KEMET Electronics Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,927 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 9, 2022.
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 KEMET Electronics Corporation 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 KEMET Electronics Corporation.