HHS OCR report · 2021
Upstate HomeCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Upstate HomeCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 5,114
- Submission date
- Nov 24, 2021
- 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), Upstate HomeCare, reported that it was the subject of a cybersecurity attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,114 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial and claims information, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Upstate HomeCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,114 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 24, 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 Upstate HomeCare 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 Upstate HomeCare.