HHS OCR report · 2020
Renee Applebaum Phd Pc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Renee Applebaum Phd Pc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 3,800
- Submission date
- May 24, 2020
- 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), Renee Applebaum, PHD, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,800 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS; the BA notified affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Renee Applebaum Phd Pc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 2020.
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 Renee Applebaum Phd Pc 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 Renee Applebaum Phd Pc.