HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Tosoh America, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tosoh America, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 880
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Tosoh America, the covered entity (CE), reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 880 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tosoh America, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 880 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2022.
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 Tosoh America, 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 Tosoh America, Inc..