HHS OCR report · 2024
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 Insurance Fund and Annuity Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 Insurance Fund and Annuity Fund
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,184
- Submission date
- Jul 3, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 Insurance Fund and Annuity Fund, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,184 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, financial and health insurance information, medications, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 Insurance Fund and Annuity Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,184 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 2024.
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 Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 Insurance Fund and Annuity Fund 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 Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 Insurance Fund and Annuity Fund.