HHS OCR report ยท 2020
BeneSys, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BeneSys, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,070
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
BeneSys, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee inadvertently emailed documents containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,070 individuals to the wrong recipient. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected by the breach. In its mitigation efforts, the BA sanctioned the responsible employee, impl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BeneSys, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,070 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 BeneSys, 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 BeneSys, Inc..