HHS OCR report · 2023
West Cecil Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Cecil Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,136
- Submission date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), West Cecil Health Center, reported that its business associate’s (BA) scheduling platform had a code installed which compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,136 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, clinical, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA removed the code, engaged a specialized cybersecurity firm to conduct a forensic inves...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Cecil Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,136 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 17, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 West Cecil Health Center 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 West Cecil Health Center.