HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Gandara Mental Health Center data breach
Gandara Mental Health Center, a healthcare provider in Massachusetts, reported a breach affecting 20,024 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gandara Mental Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 20,024
- Submission date
- Oct 24, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gandara Mental Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,024 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 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?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Gandara Mental 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 Gandara Mental Health Center.