HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Northgate Medical PC data breach
Northgate Medical PC, a business associate in Massachusetts, reported a breach affecting 2,500 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 24, 2016.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northgate Medical PC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Mar 24, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northgate Medical PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 24, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Northgate Medical PC 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 Northgate Medical PC.