HHS OCR report · 2020
Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 35,804
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 35,804 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the C...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,804 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2020.
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 Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services 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 Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services.