HHS OCR report · 2019
Brewer Porch Children's Center / The University of Alabama data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brewer Porch Children's Center / The University of Alabama
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 727
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The University of Alabama, Brewer Porch Children’s Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 727 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, financial information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better pr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brewer Porch Children's Center / The University of Alabama data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 727 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2019.
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 Brewer Porch Children's Center / The University of Alabama 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 Brewer Porch Children's Center / The University of Alabama.