HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 560
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2010
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Social security numbers were inadvertently printed on the address labels in a newsletter mailing. The mailing had 560 recipients. The covered entity acted to mitigate the disclosure by verifying that the all mail was correctly delivered. It also counseled the responsible employee and updated its policies and procedures. \
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 560 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company 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 Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company.