HHS OCR report · 2024
Plymouth Tube Company Employee Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Plymouth Tube Company Employee Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 2,652
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Plymouth Tube Company Employee Benefit Plan, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,652 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Plymouth Tube Company Employee Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,652 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2024.
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 Plymouth Tube Company Employee Benefit Plan 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 Plymouth Tube Company Employee Benefit Plan.