HHS OCR report · 2018
Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,692
- Submission date
- Apr 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user gained access to employees’ email account after a phishing attack. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 1,692 individuals including patients’ names, dates of birth, social security numbers, claims information, clinical information, and financial information. Following the breach, the covered entity upgraded its email encryption software, implemented multi-factor authentication for its email accounts, and trained employees on phishing emails and c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,692 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 30, 2018.
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 Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC 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 Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC.