HHS OCR report ยท 2020
SOLO Laboratories, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SOLO Laboratories, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 60,000
- Submission date
- Feb 18, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Solo Laboratories, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 60,000 individuals. The only ePHI involved was customer names. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional physical and technical safeguards and retrained its staff. The CE also assigned a Security Officer to assist in the ongoing development of policies and procedures.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SOLO Laboratories, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 60,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 18, 2020.
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 SOLO Laboratories, 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 SOLO Laboratories, Inc..