HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Canon Business Process Services Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Canon Business Process Services Inc
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 8,015
- Submission date
- Apr 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Canon Business Process Services, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 8,015 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, claims information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Canon Business Process Services Inc
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Business Process Services Inc | NY | Business Associate | 1,625 | Apr 15, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Canon Business Process Services Inc | NY | Business Associate | 745 | Apr 15, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Canon Business Process Services Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,015 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 15, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Canon Business Process Services 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 Canon Business Process Services Inc.