HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Philips Respironics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Philips Respironics
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 7,539
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Philips Respironics, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 7,539 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Philips Respironics
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Respironics | PA | Business Associate | 5,576 | Apr 16, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Philips Respironics | PA | Business Associate | 1,338 | Apr 16, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Philips Respironics | PA | Business Associate | 1,125 | Mar 15, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Philips Respironics | PA | Business Associate | 457,152 | Mar 4, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Philips Respironics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,539 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2024.
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 Philips Respironics 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 Philips Respironics.