HHS OCR report · 2022
Spencer’s Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Spencer’s Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 10,023
- Submission date
- Jan 24, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a settlement with Spencer Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans (the Plan), the employer-sponsored group health plan of Spencer Gifts LLC, a national retail company, over potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rule...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Spencer’s Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,023 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 24, 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 Spencer’s Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans 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 Spencer’s Gifts LLC Flexible Benefits and Welfare Benefit Plans.