HHS OCR report ยท 2020
AFTRA Retirement Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AFTRA Retirement Fund
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 57,900
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), AFTRA Retirement Fund, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 57,900 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and claims and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AFTRA Retirement Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 57,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 2020.
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 AFTRA Retirement Fund 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 AFTRA Retirement Fund.