HHS OCR report · 2022
EasterSeals-Goodwill of the Northern Rocky Mountains data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- EasterSeals-Goodwill of the Northern Rocky Mountains
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 3,886
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), EasterSeals-Goodwill of the Northern Rocky Mountains, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,886 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, medications, diagnoses, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In res...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the EasterSeals-Goodwill of the Northern Rocky Mountains data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,886 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 2022.
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 EasterSeals-Goodwill of the Northern Rocky Mountains 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 EasterSeals-Goodwill of the Northern Rocky Mountains.