HHS OCR report ยท 2020
PsyGenics, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PsyGenics, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 614
- Submission date
- May 18, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), PsyGenics, reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 614 individuals to his personal email account. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PsyGenics, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 614 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 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 PsyGenics, 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 PsyGenics, Inc..