HHS OCR report · 2022
Homestead Building Systems data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Homestead Building Systems
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 727
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Homestead Building Systems, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 727 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Homestead Building Systems data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 727 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 21, 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 Homestead Building Systems 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 Homestead Building Systems.