HHS OCR report · 2024
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,458
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experiences a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,458 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, conditions, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE took several corrective actions in response to the breach including implementing multi-fac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,458 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2024.
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 Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities 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 Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities.