HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Charleston Fire Department data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Charleston Fire Department
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,583
- Submission date
- Apr 22, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Charleston Fire Department, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,583 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional safeguards, including multi-factor authentication, revised its policies procedures, and updated its HIPAA Securi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Charleston Fire Department data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,583 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 22, 2025.
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 Charleston Fire Department 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 Charleston Fire Department.