HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Nashua Regional Cancer Center dba Radiation Center of Greater Nashua data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nashua Regional Cancer Center dba Radiation Center of Greater Nashua
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 520
- Submission date
- Aug 17, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Nashua Regional Cancer Center dba Radiation Center of Greater Nashua, reported that is business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 520 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a call center to for questions and concerns. OCR provided the CE with technical assis...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nashua Regional Cancer Center dba Radiation Center of Greater Nashua data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 520 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 17, 2021.
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 Nashua Regional Cancer Center dba Radiation Center of Greater Nashua 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 Nashua Regional Cancer Center dba Radiation Center of Greater Nashua.