HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 31,679
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2023
- 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), Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 31,679 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS and the CE and BA notified affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical and security safeguards to be...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Regional Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 24,000 | Nov 3, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 31,679 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 2023.
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 Chesapeake Regional Healthcare 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 Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.