HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Insulet Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Insulet Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 9,050
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Insulet Corporation, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,050 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA retrained its staff on recognizing and responding to fraudulent email communications.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Insulet Corporation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulet Corporation | MA | Healthcare Provider | 841 | May 16, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
| Insulet Corporation | MA | Healthcare Provider | 29,000 | Jan 5, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Insulet Corporation | MA | Healthcare Provider | 1,469 | Oct 17, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Insulet Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,050 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 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 Insulet 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 Insulet Corporation.