HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Griffith Energy Services Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Griffith Energy Services Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,693
- Submission date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OThe covered entity (CE), Griffith Energy Services Welfare Benefit Plan, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,693 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE updated its policies and procedures, implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Griffith Energy Services Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,693 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 24, 2021.
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 Griffith Energy Services Inc. Welfare 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 Griffith Energy Services Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan.