HHS OCR report · 2023
Mars Area School District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mars Area School District
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,270
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Mars Area School District, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,270 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mars Area School District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,270 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 2023.
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 Mars Area School District 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 Mars Area School District.