HHS OCR report · 2024
Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 21,537
- Submission date
- May 16, 2024
- 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), Brockton Area Multi Services reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 21,537 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license and state identification numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,537 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 16, 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: 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 Brockton Area Multi Services, 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 Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc..