HHS OCR report · 2020
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,452
- Submission date
- Dec 15, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing campaign that compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,452 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. 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 Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,452 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 15, 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 Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging 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 Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging.