HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Sesame, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sesame, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,809
- Submission date
- May 12, 2023
- 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), Sesame, Inc., reported that web tracking pixels transferred the protected health information (PHI) of 1,809 individuals to unauthorized third parties. OCR has consolidated this breach report into an open compliance review of the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sesame, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,809 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 2023.
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 Sesame, 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 Sesame, Inc..