HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Baltimore City Health Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baltimore City Health Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,597
- Submission date
- Jan 28, 2026
- 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), Baltimore City Health Department, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) 2,597 individuals. The PHI involved included financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baltimore City Health Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,597 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 28, 2026.
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 Baltimore City Health Department 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 Baltimore City Health Department.