HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 11,687
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 11,687 individuals. The PHI involved included names and case numbers. The CE notified HHS, impacted individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,687 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Pennsylvania Department of Human Services 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 Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.