HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 6,546
- Submission date
- May 18, 2018
- 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), Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,546 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE transferred its data to an encrypted cloud-based server and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,546 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 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: 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 Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology 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 Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology.