HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Harbor Health Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harbor Health Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 17,380
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Harbor Health Services, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 17,380 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Harbor Health Services, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Health Services, Inc. | MA | Healthcare Provider | 901 | Apr 9, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harbor Health Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,380 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2019.
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 Harbor Health Services, Inc. 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 Harbor Health Services, Inc..