HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lynn Community Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lynn Community Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 4,271
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lynn Community Health Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,271 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, claims information, and clinical and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, provided substitute notice on its website, and established a toll-free phone number ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lynn Community Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,271 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2020.
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 Lynn Community 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 Lynn Community Health Center.