HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Norwood Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Norwood Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 228,000
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 22, 2021, Norwood discovered that it was the victim of a cyber attack that resulted in the unauthorized access of data stored on its network. Immediately after discovering the incident, Norwood took steps to secure and safely restore its systems and operations. In addition, Norwood engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough forensics investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident and to assist in the remediation efforts. The investigation revealed that an ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Norwood Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 228,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Norwood Clinic 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 Norwood Clinic.