HHS OCR report · 2019
People, Inc. data breach
People, Inc., a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 970 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- People, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 970
- Submission date
- Apr 19, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), People, Inc., reported that several employees were victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 970 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial and health insurance information, medications prescribed, diagnoses, biometric data, radiographic information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the People, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 970 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 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 People, 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 People, Inc..