HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Interim HealthCare of the Capital Region data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Interim HealthCare of the Capital Region
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,127
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Interim HealthCare of the Capital Region, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,127 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, financial and health insurance information, diagnoses, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, and drivers' license 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 Interim HealthCare of the Capital Region data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,127 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 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: 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 Interim HealthCare of the Capital Region 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 Interim HealthCare of the Capital Region.