HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Link Audiology LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Link Audiology LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,608
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Link Audiology, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheming that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,608 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Link Audiology LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,608 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 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: 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 Link Audiology 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 Link Audiology LLC.