HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC d/b/a VPN Solutions, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC d/b/a VPN Solutions, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 6,400
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $90,000 settlement with Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC (VPN Solutions), a Virginia business associate that provides data hosting and cloud services to covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers) and business associates, for a potential violation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rul...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC d/b/a VPN Solutions, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2021.
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 Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC d/b/a VPN Solutions, LLC 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 Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC d/b/a VPN Solutions, LLC.