HHS OCR report · 2021
Region IV Area Agency on Aging data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Region IV Area Agency on Aging
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 3,171
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Region IV Area Agency on Aging, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 3,171 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial information, and diagnoses/conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE instituted mandatory phishing awa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Region IV Area Agency on Aging data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,171 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 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 Region IV Area Agency on Aging 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 Region IV Area Agency on Aging.