HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Woodfords Family Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Woodfords Family Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Jun 3, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Woodfords Family Services, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 500 individuals. The PHI involved included treatment information. The CE notified the affected individuals. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Woodfords Family Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfords Family Services | ME | Healthcare Provider | 6,691 | Nov 10, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Woodfords Family Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 3, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, 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 Woodfords Family 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 Woodfords Family Services.