HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Independent Health Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Independent Health Corporation
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 541
- Submission date
- Oct 8, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Independent Health Corporation, reported that an employee inadvertently emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 541 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, identification numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Independent Health Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 541 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Independent Health Corporation 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 Independent Health Corporation.