HHS OCR report · 2021
Metro Presort, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Metro Presort, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 38,387
- Submission date
- Mar 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Metro Presort, Inc., the business associate (BA), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 38,387 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the BA revised its HIPAA security procedures, retrained its workforce members, and implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Metro Presort, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 38,387 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 1, 2021.
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 Metro Presort, 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 Metro Presort, Inc..