HHS OCR report ยท 2022
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 19,769
- Submission date
- Jun 12, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
DialAmerica Marketing, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 19,769 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DialAmerica Marketing, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,769 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 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: 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 DialAmerica Marketing, 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 DialAmerica Marketing, Inc..