HHS OCR report · 2016
Codman Square Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Codman Square Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 3,840
- Submission date
- Sep 12, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A workforce member provided an unauthorized individual with the workforce member’s credentials so as to allow the individual access to the New England Health Exchange Network (NEHEN) via computer. The unauthorized individual was thus able to access the protected health information (PHI) of 102 patients of the covered entity (CE), Codman Square Health Center. The types of PHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, addresses, birthdates, medical insurance information, and for patient...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Codman Square Health Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codman Square Health Center | MA | Healthcare Provider | 10,161 | Mar 1, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Codman Square Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,840 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 12, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Codman Square 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 Codman Square Health Center.