HHS OCR report · 2019
Lyons Companies data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lyons Companies
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,982
- Submission date
- Aug 23, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lyons Company, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,434 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, treatment information, and financial information. After the breach, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive d...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lyons Companies data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,982 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 23, 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 Lyons Companies 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 Lyons Companies.