HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Littleton Regional Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Littleton Regional Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 12,614
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Littleton Regional Healthcare, reported that it inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 12,614 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Littleton Regional Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,614 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Littleton Regional Healthcare 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 Littleton Regional Healthcare.