HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Gifford Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gifford Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Vermont
- Individuals affected
- 6,777
- Submission date
- Apr 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gifford Health Care, reported that its business associate was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,777 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, prescription information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals; the BA provided media notification.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gifford Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,777 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 23, 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 Gifford Health Care 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 Gifford Health Care.