HHS OCR report · 2024
Equinox, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Equinox, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 21,565
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2024
- 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), Equinox, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 21,565 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license or other government identification numbers, passport numbers, financial information, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted su...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Equinox, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox, Inc. | NY | Healthcare Provider | 1,021 | Dec 6, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Equinox, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,565 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2024.
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 Equinox, 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 Equinox, Inc..