HHS OCR report · 2024
La Liga Puertorriquena Contra El Cancer DBA Hospital Oncológico data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- La Liga Puertorriquena Contra El Cancer DBA Hospital Oncológico
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- State not reported
- Individuals affected
- 4,590
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), La Liga Puertorriquena Contra El Cancer dba Hospital Oncológico, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,590 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, and birthdates. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemente...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the La Liga Puertorriquena Contra El Cancer DBA Hospital Oncológico data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,590 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 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 La Liga Puertorriquena Contra El Cancer DBA Hospital Oncológico 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 La Liga Puertorriquena Contra El Cancer DBA Hospital Oncológico.