HHS OCR report ยท 2024
UNITE HERE data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UNITE HERE
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 95,797
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Unite Here, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 95,797 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safegu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UNITE HERE data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 95,797 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 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: 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 UNITE HERE 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 UNITE HERE.