HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Ashtabula County Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ashtabula County Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 3,683
- Submission date
- May 8, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ashtabula County Medical Center, reported that an employee posted the protected health information (PHI) of 3,683 individuals to a public website. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Complimentary credit monitoring services were also provided. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ashtabula County Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,683 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 8, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Ashtabula County Medical Center 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 Ashtabula County Medical Center.