HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Massena Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Massena Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,897
- Submission date
- May 21, 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), Massena Hospital, reported that its business associate experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,897 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Massena Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,897 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 21, 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 Massena Hospital 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 Massena Hospital.