HHS OCR report · 2021
Association to Benefit Children data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Association to Benefit Children
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 9,142
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Association to Benefit Children, reported that employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 9,142 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, passport or other government identification numbers, email addresses, health insurance and claims information, financial information, medications prescribed, and diagnoses. The CE noti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Association to Benefit Children data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,142 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2021.
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 Association to Benefit Children 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 Association to Benefit Children.