HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Fairbanks North Star Borough data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 6,346
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported that on April 14, 2018, a business associate (BA), Golden Heart Administrative Professionals, Inc., was subject to a ransomware attack that encrypted approximately 6,346 individuals' protected health information (PHI) maintained in its computer system. The types of PHI encrypted included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, posted a link to the notice on its website, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairbanks North Star Borough data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,346 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2018.
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough.