HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Wakefield & Associates, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wakefield & Associates, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 31,751
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Wakefield & Associates, LLC, reported that its third-party administrator experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 31,751 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and financial information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical and administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wakefield & Associates, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 31,751 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2026.
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 Wakefield & Associates, LLC 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 Wakefield & Associates, LLC.