HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Triple S Salud Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Triple S Salud Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Individuals affected
- 13,336
- Submission date
- Nov 8, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 8, 2013, the covered entity (CE), Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration, also known as the Administracion de Seguros Salud de Puerto Rico reported to HHS that on September 23, 2013, they became aware that a vendor doing business with its business associate (BA), Triple-S Salud, disclosed protected health information (PHI) on the outside of a pamphlet mailed to beneficiaries on September 20, 2013. The PHI disclosed in the breach included the names, mailing addresses, and the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Triple S Salud Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple S Salud Inc. | PR | Business Associate | 7,911 | Apr 15, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Triple S Salud Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,336 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 8, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Triple S Salud 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 Triple S Salud Inc..