HHS OCR report · 2022
Bergen's Promise, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bergen's Promise, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 7,349
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Bergen’s Promise, the business associate (BA), reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,349 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and financial and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bergen's Promise, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,349 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 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 Bergen's Promise, 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 Bergen's Promise, Inc..