HHS OCR report · 2024
Goodwin Living Incorporated data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Goodwin Living Incorporated
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 7,170
- Submission date
- Aug 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Goodwin Living Incorporated, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,170 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial and health insurance information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Goodwin Living Incorporated data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,170 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 29, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Goodwin Living Incorporated 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 Goodwin Living Incorporated.