HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Bryan County Ambulance Authority data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bryan County Ambulance Authority
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 14,273
- Submission date
- May 18, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Bryan County Ambulance Authority (BCAA), a provider of emergency medical services in Oklahoma for a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. The settlement resolves an investigation concerning a ransomware attack on BCAA's information systems. Ransomware and hacking are the primary cyberthreats in health c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bryan County Ambulance Authority data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,273 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2022.
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 Bryan County Ambulance Authority 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 Bryan County Ambulance Authority.