HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Standard Modern Company, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Standard Modern Company, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,707
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Standard Modern Company, the business associate (BA), reported that it inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 2,707 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, member identification numbers, Social Security numbers, and date of births. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the BA provided free credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and tech...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Standard Modern Company, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,707 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Standard Modern Company, Inc. 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 Standard Modern Company, Inc..