HHS OCR report · 2021
Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. d/b/a Chesapeake Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. d/b/a Chesapeake Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,505
- Submission date
- Mar 31, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Three Lower Counties Community Services dba Chesapeake Health Care, reported that patients were able to access the protected health information (PHI) of 2,505 individuals while using the CE’s iPads to complete registration documents. The PHI involved includes names, addresses, dates of birth, x-rays, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE disco...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. d/b/a Chesapeake Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,505 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 31, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. d/b/a Chesapeake Health Care 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 Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. d/b/a Chesapeake Health Care.