HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Vertiv Co. Health & Welfare Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vertiv Co. Health & Welfare Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 955
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vertiv Corporation Health & Welfare Plan, reported that an employee entered incorrect demographic information into a database which resulted in the protected health information (PHI) of 955 individuals being sent to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its employees. OCR obtained assur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vertiv Co. Health & Welfare Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 955 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Vertiv Co. Health & Welfare 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 Vertiv Co. Health & Welfare Plan.