HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Nova Biomedical Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nova Biomedical Corporation
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 3,774
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2021
- 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), Nova Biomedical Corporation, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 3,774 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nova Biomedical Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,774 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 2021.
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 Nova Biomedical Corporation 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 Nova Biomedical Corporation.