HHS OCR report · 2024
The North Cottage Program data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The North Cottage Program
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 8,190
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The North Cottage Program, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,190 individuals. The PHI involved included names, date of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, clinical diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safegu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The North Cottage Program data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,190 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 2024.
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 The North Cottage Program 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 North Cottage Program.