HHS OCR report · 2014
Inclusion Research Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Inclusion Research Institute
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 2,200
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) subcontractor, on behalf of the CE’s business associate (BA), Inclusion Research Institute, sent postcards to 2,200 individuals indicating they were receiving services at the CE, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE directed the subcontractor to cease and desist sending the postcards. OCR obtained ass...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Inclusion Research Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Inclusion Research Institute 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 Inclusion Research Institute.