HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Ferguson Advertising, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ferguson Advertising, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,361
- Submission date
- Apr 25, 2014
- 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), DeKalb Health, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,361 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, financial and health insurance information, birthdates, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE terminated its business relationship with th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ferguson Advertising, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,361 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 25, 2014.
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 Ferguson Advertising, Inc. 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 Ferguson Advertising, Inc..