HHS OCR report · 2021
Bricker & Eckler LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bricker & Eckler LLP
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 420,532
- Submission date
- Apr 2, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Bricker & Eckler, LLP, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 420,532 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license information, and Social Security numbers. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the BA strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards to better prot...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bricker & Eckler LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 420,532 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 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 Bricker & Eckler LLP 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 Bricker & Eckler LLP.