HHS OCR report · 2014
HealthSource of Ohio Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HealthSource of Ohio Inc.
- Entity type
- Not reported
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 8,845
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Health Source of Ohio, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) uploaded a file onto its network webhosting server, which was searchable via the Internet. This breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 8,845 individuals. The ePHI involved included Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial information, and other identifiers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and created a ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HealthSource of Ohio Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,845 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 HealthSource of Ohio Inc. 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 HealthSource of Ohio Inc..