HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Herron Business Law data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Herron Business Law
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,419
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Herron Business Law, the business associate (BA), reported that it impermissibly disclosed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,419 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and treatment information. In response to the breach, the CE provided HIPAA training to its employees and legal representatives. OCR provided the BA with technical assistance on the Breach Notification Rules and the Privacy Rule provisions pertaining to business associate agreements.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Herron Business Law data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,419 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2020.
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 Herron Business Law 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 Herron Business Law.