HHS OCR report · 2023
Sovos Compliance LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sovos Compliance LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 18,261
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2023
- 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), Sovos Compliance, reported that a vulnerability was detected in its business associate’s (BA) software application that impacted the protected health information (PHI) of 18,261 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sovos Compliance LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,261 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 2023.
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 Sovos Compliance LLC 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 Sovos Compliance LLC.