HHS OCR report · 2019
Byham's Insurance Services Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Byham's Insurance Services Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Clearing House
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,600
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of Byham’s Insurance Services, a business associate (BA), emailed protected health information (PHI) to her husband. The breach included the names, insurance coverages, insurance carriers, policy numbers, effective dates and premium amounts for 1,600 individuals. The BA provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. Following the breach, the BA sanctioned the involved employee and notified law enforcement. OCR provided technical assistance on how to appropriately re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Byham's Insurance Services Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Email, 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 Byham's Insurance Services 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 Byham's Insurance Services Inc..