HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Life Line Screening of America, Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Life Line Screening of America, Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,802
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Life Line Screening of America, Ltd., reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 2,802 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, lab results, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. As a result of this breach, the CE discontinued its relationship with the BA. OCR has initiated a compliance review of the B...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Life Line Screening of America, Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,802 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 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: Network Server.
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 Life Line Screening of America, Ltd. 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 Life Line Screening of America, Ltd..