HHS OCR report ยท 2023
People Incorporated of Sequoyah County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- People Incorporated of Sequoyah County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 8,725
- Submission date
- May 5, 2023
- 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), People Incorporated of Sequoyah County, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,725 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the People Incorporated of Sequoyah County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,725 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2023.
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 People Incorporated of Sequoyah County 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 People Incorporated of Sequoyah County.