EmblemHealth
Disclosed Mar 6, 20188 years ago81,122 affectedSettled
Mailing error disclosed 81,122 SSNs; USD 575,000 NY AG penalty
A mailing error by EmblemHealth and subsidiary Group Health Incorporated disclosed 81,122 Social Security numbers. The insurer paid a USD 575,000 penalty and agreed to a corrective action plan.
What is known
| People affected | 81,122 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | Social Security numbers, Insurance |
| Sector | Insurance · US |
| Status | Settled |
| Lawsuit or fine | USD 575,000 NY AG penalty (March 2018) (about $575K) |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| NY AG: USD 575,000 settlement with EmblemHealthag.ny.gov · Regulator | Regulator |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| Researchtotal | Mar 6, 2018 | 81,122 |
Other breaches at EmblemHealth
| Breach | Affected | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disclosed Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 20169 years ago | Nov 30, 20169 years ago | Not stated | Other | Confirmed | Unknown |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · seed source
First seen 2026-09-25 (Research), confirmed by Research. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.