HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Commission on Economic Opportunity data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Commission on Economic Opportunity
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 29,454
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Commission on Economic Opportunity, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 29,454 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. The BA also provided training to i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Commission on Economic Opportunity data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,454 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 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 Commission on Economic Opportunity 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 Commission on Economic Opportunity.