HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Unum Group, on behalf of its subsidiaries - Unum Life Insurance and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Unum Group, on behalf of its subsidiaries - Unum Life Insurance and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 532
- Submission date
- Jan 24, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Unum Group, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health diagnoses, and employer information. This breach affected 532 individuals. The CE retained legal counsel and hired forensic investigators to assist with the investigation. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. In addition, Unum del...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Unum Group, on behalf of its subsidiaries - Unum Life Insurance and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 532 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 24, 2019.
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 Unum Group, on behalf of its subsidiaries - Unum Life Insurance and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance 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 Unum Group, on behalf of its subsidiaries - Unum Life Insurance and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance.