HHS OCR report · 2026
Public Partnerships LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Public Partnerships LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 12,018
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Public Partnerships, LLC, reported that one of its former sub-contractors, AHS Eldercare, attempted to disclose the BA’s protected health information (PHI) without approval or authorization by attempting to sell the information to another sub-contractor. According to the breach report, the breach affected approximately 12,018 individuals. The PHI involved dates of birth, and other identifiers. The BA notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR pr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Public Partnerships LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,018 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Public Partnerships LLC 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 Public Partnerships LLC.