HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Apex Laboratory, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Apex Laboratory, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 7,102
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Apex Laboratory, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 7,102 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, test results, Social Security numbers, and phone numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, revised its policies and procedures, and retraine...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Apex Laboratory, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,102 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 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 Apex Laboratory, 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 Apex Laboratory, Inc..