HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Nippon Life Insurance Company of America data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nippon Life Insurance Company of America
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 4,109
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Nippon Life Insurance Company of America, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,109 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nippon Life Insurance Company of America data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,109 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 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 Nippon Life Insurance Company of America 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 Nippon Life Insurance Company of America.