HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Brockton Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brockton Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 73,022
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brockton Hospital dba Signature Healthcare - Brockton Hospital, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 73,022 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications prescribed, lab results, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brockton Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 73,022 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 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: Email.
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 Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital 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 Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.