HHS OCR report · 2021
McCoy Consulting Services LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- McCoy Consulting Services LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 5,665
- Submission date
- Aug 13, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), McCoy Consulting Services, reported that a partner was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,665 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, passport numbers, email addresses, medical record numbers, diagnoses, prescription information, and health insurance and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the McCoy Consulting Services LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,665 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 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: 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 McCoy Consulting Services 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 McCoy Consulting Services LLC.