HHS OCR report · 2025
Special Tree Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Special Tree Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 3,820
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Special Tree, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that impacted the protected health information (PHI) of 3,820 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license and social security numbers, dates of birth, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE enforced its multi-factor authentication...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Special Tree Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,820 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 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 Special Tree Ltd. 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 Special Tree Ltd..