HHS OCR report · 2017
ABB, Inc. data breach
ABB, Inc., a healthcare provider in North Carolina, reported a breach affecting 28,012 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2017.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- ABB, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 28,012
- Submission date
- Sep 11, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 25, 2017, four employees of the covered entity (CE), ABB, Inc.’s health plan, were the victims of an email phishing scheme, potentially exposing the names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, and insurance member identification numbers of 28,017 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. At the time of the breach and currently, the CE trained its employees on its HIPAA policies and procedures and had a policy in place...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the ABB, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,012 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2017.
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 ABB, 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 ABB, Inc..