HHS OCR report ยท 2019
GeneDx, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- GeneDx, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 851
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2019
- 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), GeneDx, Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) reported that its vendor experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 851 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. Consequently, the CE terminated its relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the GeneDx, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 851 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2019.
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 GeneDx, 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 GeneDx, Inc..