HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 2,798
- Submission date
- May 26, 2021
- 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), Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc., reported that its business associate was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,798 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and prescription information. The CE notified HHS and the BA notified affected individuals and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. | ME | Healthcare Provider | 13,299 | Jul 12, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,798 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 2021.
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 Penobscot Community Health Center, 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 Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc..