HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Atlantic Digestive Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Atlantic Digestive Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 2,081
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 2017
- 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), Atlantic Digestive Specialists, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,081 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance and clinical information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the C...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Atlantic Digestive Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,081 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 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 Atlantic Digestive Specialists 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 Atlantic Digestive Specialists.