HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Adams Industries, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adams Industries, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 647
- Submission date
- Jun 21, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Adams Industries, Inc. (Adams), discovered that its computer systems were infected with a ransomware virus. OCR determined that Adams was not a covered entity or business associate and closed the case since the HIPAA Rules did not apply.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adams Industries, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 647 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 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 Adams Industries, Inc. 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 Adams Industries, Inc..