HHS OCR report · 2022
UMass Memorial Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UMass Memorial Health Care
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 4,270
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UMass Memorial Health, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,270 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provide...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UMass Memorial Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,270 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2022.
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 UMass Memorial Health Care 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 UMass Memorial Health Care.