HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Aeroflow Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aeroflow Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 4,450
- Submission date
- May 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Aeroflow, Inc., reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 4,454 individuals. The PHI involved included names, email addresses, and financial information. Aeroflow notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aeroflow Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,450 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 16, 2019.
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 Aeroflow 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 Aeroflow Inc..