HHS OCR report · 2017
Family Service Rochester data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Service Rochester
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 17,037
- Submission date
- Feb 17, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 26, 2017, the covered entity (CE), Family Service Rochester, discovered that an unauthorized user had accessed its computer server, which contained the names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers of approximately 17,037 patients. On the day the CE discovered the breach, it terminated all access to both its remote desktop and the compromised “programs” account. The CE also reviewed all accounts with access to the computer drive to ensure compliance with its passwor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Service Rochester data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,037 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 17, 2017.
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 Family Service Rochester 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 Family Service Rochester.