HHS OCR report · 2018
InterAct of Michigan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- InterAct of Michigan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,290
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), InterAct of Michigan, Inc., reported that an employee was the victim of a phishing attack and an unauthorized individual gained access to the employee’s email account. The email account contained protected health information (PHI), including the names, addresses, dates of birth, treatment history, prescription information, and in some instances, social security numbers, of 1,290 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and the affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the InterAct of Michigan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,290 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 2018.
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 InterAct of Michigan, 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 InterAct of Michigan, Inc..