HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Bonnie Brae data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bonnie Brae
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 884
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2020
- 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), Bonnie Brae, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 884 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bonnie Brae data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 884 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2020.
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 Bonnie Brae 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 Bonnie Brae.