HHS OCR report · 2021
Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,347
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Stavros Center for Independent Living, reported that its BA inadvertently sent the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,347 individuals to the wrong recipients. The ePHI involved included, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided free identity theft monitoring services. As a result of this incident, the CE terminated its relations...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,347 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc. 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 Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc..