HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Tobii Dynavox data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tobii Dynavox
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,098
- Submission date
- May 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Tobii Dynavox, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,098 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrai...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tobii Dynavox data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,098 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 14, 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: 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 Tobii Dynavox 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 Tobii Dynavox.