HHS OCR report · 2018
Ohio Living data breach
Ohio Living, a healthcare provider in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 6,510 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ohio Living
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 6,510
- Submission date
- Sep 7, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ohio Living, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected 19,217 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. As a result of the breach, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Ohio Living
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Living | OH | Healthcare Provider | 500 | Jun 12, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ohio Living data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,510 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2018.
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 Ohio Living 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 Ohio Living.