HHS OCR report · 2021
The Home for the Little Wanderers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Home for the Little Wanderers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 5,396
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Home for Little Wanderers, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,396 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute n...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Home for the Little Wanderers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,396 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 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: 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 The Home for the Little Wanderers 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 The Home for the Little Wanderers.