HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 5,015
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2021
- 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), Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,015 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, tech...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,015 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 2021.
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 Rhode Island Public Transit Authority 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 Public Transit Authority.