HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Hardin County Emergency Medical Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hardin County Emergency Medical Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 1,046
- Submission date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hardin County Emergency Medical Services, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,046 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained the involved employee. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hardin County Emergency Medical Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,046 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 27, 2024.
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 Hardin County Emergency Medical 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 Hardin County Emergency Medical Services.