HHS OCR report · 2020
Elwyn data breach
Elwyn, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 16,579 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 21, 2020.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elwyn
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 16,579
- Submission date
- Aug 21, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Elwyn, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 16,579 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute noti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elwyn data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,579 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 21, 2020.
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 Elwyn 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 Elwyn.