HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Genetics & IVF Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Genetics & IVF Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 606
- Submission date
- May 11, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Genetics and IVF Institute, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 606 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and secu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Genetics & IVF Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 606 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 11, 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: 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 Genetics & IVF Institute 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 Genetics & IVF Institute.