HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Chapman & Chapman, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chapman & Chapman, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,032
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Chapman & Chapman, a business associate (BA), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,545 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, treatment information, and diagnoses/conditions. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative and technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chapman & Chapman, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,032 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 2018.
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 Chapman & Chapman, 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 Chapman & Chapman, Inc..