HHS OCR report · 2021
Indian Creek Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indian Creek Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,405
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2021
- 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), Indian Creek Foundation, reported that it was the subject of a malware attack that encrypted some of its systems and compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,405 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license/state identification numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation ef...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indian Creek Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,405 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 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 Indian Creek Foundation 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 Indian Creek Foundation.