HHS OCR report · 2020
Employment Specialists of Maine, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Employment Specialists of Maine, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 1,639
- Submission date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Employment Specialists of Maine, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,639 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring services and established a phone number f...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Employment Specialists of Maine, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,639 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 9, 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: 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 Employment Specialists of Maine, 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 Employment Specialists of Maine, Inc..