HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Tufts Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tufts Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 60,545
- Submission date
- Nov 25, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Tufts Health Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 60,545 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and treatment and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. OCR provided the CE with technical assistanc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tufts Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 60,545 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 25, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Tufts Health Plan 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 Tufts Health Plan.