HHS OCR report · 2022
Advocates, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advocates, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 70,031
- Submission date
- Jan 21, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Advocates, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 70,031 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advocates, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 70,031 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 21, 2022.
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 Advocates, 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 Advocates, Inc..