HHS OCR report · 2022
Thomas Allen, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Thomas Allen, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,803
- Submission date
- Mar 23, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Thomas Allen, reported that several employees were the targets of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,803 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and drivers’ license or state identification numbers, and health insurance and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Thomas Allen, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,803 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 23, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Thomas Allen, 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 Thomas Allen, Inc..