HHS OCR report ยท 2022
L. Knife & Son, Inc. Employee Benefits Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- L. Knife & Son, Inc. Employee Benefits Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 4,082
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2022
- 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), L. Knife & Son Employee Benefits Plan reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,082 individuals. The type of PHI affected included names, addresses, birthdates, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the L. Knife & Son, Inc. Employee Benefits Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,082 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 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 L. Knife & Son, Inc. Employee Benefits 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 L. Knife & Son, Inc. Employee Benefits Plan.