HHS OCR report · 2026
Volvo Welfare Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Volvo Welfare Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 16,991
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Volvo Welfare Benefit Plan, reported that the subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 16,991 16,991 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS and the BA’s subcontractor notified the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Volvo Welfare Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,991 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2026.
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 Volvo Welfare Benefit Plan 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 Volvo Welfare Benefit Plan.