HHS OCR report · 2024
Easter Seals DC | MD | VA, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Easter Seals DC | MD | VA, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 584
- Submission date
- Oct 4, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Easter Seals DC/MD/VA, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 584 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and posted substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Easter Seals DC | MD | VA, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 584 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 4, 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 Easter Seals DC | MD | VA, 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 Easter Seals DC | MD | VA, Inc..