HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Equinox, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Equinox, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,021
- Submission date
- Dec 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Equinox, Inc., reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,021 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, claims information, medical record numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation e...
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 | 21,565 | Nov 15, 2024 | 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 1,021 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 6, 2019.
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 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..