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HHS OCR report ยท 2024

Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services data breach

Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services, a business associate in Massachusetts, reported a breach affecting 14,503 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 2024.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services
Entity type
Business Associate
State
Massachusetts
Individuals affected
14,503
Submission date
Mar 22, 2024
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Ethos dba Southwest Boston Senior Services experienced a hacking/IT incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 14,503 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff was also retrained in its requirements to protect and sec...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 14,503 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 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 Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services 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 Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services.