HHS OCR report · 2020
Children's Hospital Colorado data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,553
- Submission date
- Jul 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $548,265 civil monetary penalty against Children’s Hospital Colorado, concerning violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules following receipt of breach reports in 2017 and 2020, relating to email phishing and cyberattacks . OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, which set forth the requi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Children's Hospital Colorado
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado | CO | Healthcare Provider | 3,370 | Sep 8, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Hospital Colorado data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,553 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 27, 2020.
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 Children's Hospital Colorado 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 Children's Hospital Colorado.