HHS OCR report · 2018
Family Tree Relief Nursery data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Tree Relief Nursery
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A brute force ransomware attack encrypted all files on the Family Tree Relief Nursery’s (FTRN’s) computer server. The breach affected approximately 2,000 individuals who received services from FTRN as a business associate (BA) on behalf of covered entities (CE). The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the incident included names, dates of birth, and health insurance ID numbers. The BA provided breach notification to HHS, CEs, affected individuals, and the media, and also...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Tree Relief Nursery data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 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: 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 Family Tree Relief Nursery 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 Family Tree Relief Nursery.