HHS OCR report · 2023
Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,973
- Submission date
- Jun 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,973 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,973 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 15, 2023.
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 Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan 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 Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan.