HHS OCR report ยท 2025
North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 68,111
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2025
- 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), North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 68,111 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 68,111 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2025.
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 North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund 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 North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund.