HHS OCR report · 2018
Institute on Aging data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Institute on Aging
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,907
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 20, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Institute on Aging, in San Francisco, California, reported that phishing attacks compromised several workforce members' email accounts. The compromised email folders contained 3,907 patient’s protected health information (PHI), including demographic, clinical, and payment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and provided individuals with identity protection services. In response to the breach...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Institute on Aging data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,907 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 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: 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 Institute on Aging 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 Institute on Aging.