HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 4,139
- Submission date
- Jul 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) impermissibly mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 4,139 individuals to the wrong recipients, due to its processing errors. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE revised its policies and procedures to prevent future processing errors. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective action noted.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc | DE | Healthcare Provider | 11,852 | Apr 10, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,139 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 17, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc 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 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.