HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 24,000
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2020
- 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 its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 24,000 individuals. That ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
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 | 31,679 | Nov 29, 2023 | 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 24,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 2020.
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.