HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 536
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 536 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 536 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2019.
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 Wayne 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 Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities.