HHS OCR report ยท 2024
York County data breach
York County, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 841 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- York County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 841
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), York County, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 841 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to bette...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the York County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 841 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 York County 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 York County.