HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 1,100
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that it inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,100 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, and partial Social Security numbers. The CE notified OCR, affected individuals, the media, and provided free credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE revised its administrative safeguards and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services | RI | Health Plan | 5,600 | Feb 27, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services 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 Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services.