HHS OCR report · 2025
Catholic Charities West Michigan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Charities West Michigan
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 45,115
- Submission date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Catholic Charities West Michigan, the covered entity (CE)reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 45,115 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals about the breach. The CE also took corrective actions in response to the breach, implementing additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Charities West Michigan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 45,115 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 6, 2025.
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 Catholic Charities West Michigan 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 Catholic Charities West Michigan.