HHS OCR report · 2018
SimplyWell data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SimplyWell
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 597
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
SimplyWell, a sub-contractor business associate (BA), reported that one of its workforce members accidentally uploaded a file containing protected health information (PHI) of 597 individuals onto an online portal it maintained for a covered entity (CE). The file, which included names, dates of birth, and “non-smoker” status of the individuals, was potentially viewable by the CE’s members with access to the portal. The BA provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the med...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SimplyWell data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 597 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 SimplyWell 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 SimplyWell.