HHS OCR report · 2022
Lawson Products, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lawson Products, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 791
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Lawson Products, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 791 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lawson Products, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 791 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 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 Lawson Products, Inc. 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 Lawson Products, Inc..