HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Bassford Remele P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bassford Remele P.A.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 4,435
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Bassford Remele, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that impacted the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,435 individuals. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, and diagnoses/conditions. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA provided security awareness training to its workforce and enhanced its access controls to better...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bassford Remele P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,435 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 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: 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 Bassford Remele P.A. 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 Bassford Remele P.A..