HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,062
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Quest Diagnostics, reported that an employee misconfigured a website that allowed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,062 individuals to become viewable by others. The PHI involved included names, addresses, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were also provided additional cybe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Quest Diagnostics Incorporated data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,062 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.