HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Milestone Electric, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Milestone Electric, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,973
- Submission date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Milestone Electric, reported that employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,973 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, updated its policies and procedures,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Milestone Electric, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,973 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 2020.
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 Milestone Electric, 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 Milestone Electric, Inc..