HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Wellfleet Group, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wellfleet Group, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 23,082
- Submission date
- Oct 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wellfleet Group, reported that a student made the protected health information (PHI) of 23,082 individuals viewable via the Internet. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wellfleet Group, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,082 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Wellfleet Group, LLC 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 Wellfleet Group, LLC.