HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Greater Boston Urology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Greater Boston Urology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 4,717
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Greater Boston Urology, reported that several employees of its business associate (BA) were the targets of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,717 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved names, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Greater Boston Urology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,717 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2026.
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 Greater Boston Urology 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 Greater Boston Urology.