HHS OCR report · 2024
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,579
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 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 Rotenberg Educational Cetner, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,579 individuals. The PHI involved included names, social security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license and government identification numbers, birthdates, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To mitigate harm the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,579 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 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 Rotenberg Educational 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 Judge Rotenberg Educational Center.