HHS OCR report · 2019
Human Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Human Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,559
- Submission date
- Nov 18, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Human Services, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,559 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and drivers’ license and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary identity theft protection services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Human Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,559 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 18, 2019.
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 Human 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 Human Services, Inc..