HHS OCR report ยท 2021
UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 209,048
- Submission date
- Oct 15, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
UMass Memorial Health Care, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 209,048 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. UMass notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, UMass implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. In addition, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 209,048 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 15, 2021.
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, 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 UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc..