HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Boston Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Boston Medical Center
- Entity type
- Not reported
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 15,265
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Boston Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), engaged MDF Transcription, a business associate (BA), to provide transcription services for certain physicians. The BA subcontracted with Wave Technologies (Wave) to provide a website where transcribed notes could be reviewed by physicians of the CE. Wave contracted with Pair Networks (Pair) to provide a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site to host the notes. On March 4, 2014, the CE discovered that the protected health information (PHI) of about 1...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Boston Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center | MA | Healthcare Provider | 723 | Nov 24, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Boston Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,265 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2014.
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 Boston Medical 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 Boston Medical Center.