HHS OCR report ยท 2022
City of Newport, Rhode Island data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City of Newport, Rhode Island
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 2,877
- Submission date
- Jul 22, 2022
- 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), City of Newport, Rhode Island, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,877 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, financial, and health insurance information. The CEs notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CEs implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and provided affected individuals wit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the City of Newport, Rhode Island data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,877 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 22, 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: 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 City of Newport, Rhode Island 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 City of Newport, Rhode Island.