HHS OCR report · 2024
Hafetz and Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hafetz and Associates
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 26,474
- Submission date
- Sep 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hafetz and Associates, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 26,474 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses medications, claims and financial information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hafetz and Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,474 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 27, 2024.
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 Hafetz and Associates 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 Hafetz and Associates.