Mars Area School District
Disclosed Apr 24, 20233 years ago1,270 affectedConfirmed
Mars Area School District, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,270 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. OCR provided technical assistance to the Covered Entity regarding the HIPAA Rules. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
What is known
| People affected | 1,270 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Insurance · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Mars Area School District (Health Plan, PA)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Apr 24, 2023 | 1,270 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.