HHS OCR report ยท 2016
State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 14,947
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, reported that a former patient accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 14,947 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, e-mail addresses, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented and updated its policies and procedures to bette...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,947 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services 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 State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services.