HHS OCR report · 2024
Judge Baker Children’s Center dba The Baker Center for Children and Families data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Judge Baker Children’s Center dba The Baker Center for Children and Families
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,715
- Submission date
- Dec 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Judge Baker Children’s Center dba The Baker Center for Children and Families, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,715 individuals. The type of PHI affected included names, birthdates, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, and financial and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Judge Baker Children’s Center dba The Baker Center for Children and Families data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,715 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 27, 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 Judge Baker Children’s Center dba The Baker Center for Children and Families 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 Judge Baker Children’s Center dba The Baker Center for Children and Families.