HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Narragansett Bay Commission data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Narragansett Bay Commission
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 2,153
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 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), Narragansett Bay Commission, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,153 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, and health plan enrollment status. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Narragansett Bay Commission data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,153 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 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 Narragansett Bay Commission 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 Narragansett Bay Commission.