HHS OCR report · 2021
Jawonio data breach
Jawonio, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 13,313 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jawonio
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 13,313
- Submission date
- Jun 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jawonio, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,313 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, health insurance information, lab results, medications prescribed, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jawonio data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,313 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 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 Jawonio 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 Jawonio.