HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Familylinks data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Familylinks
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,494
- Submission date
- Mar 4, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Familylinks, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,494 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, lab results and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. As a consequence, the CE severed its business relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Familylinks data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,494 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 4, 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: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Familylinks 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 Familylinks.