HHS OCR report · 2023
United Steelworkers Local 286 data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Steelworkers Local 286
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 37,965
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
United Steelworkers Local 286, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 37,965 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license and/or state identification numbers, passport numbers, and health insurance and other treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and sec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Steelworkers Local 286 data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 37,965 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 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: 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 United Steelworkers Local 286 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 United Steelworkers Local 286.