HHS OCR report · 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
- 11,852
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc., reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 11,852 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, conditions, financial information, and other medical and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute not...
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 | 4,139 | Jul 17, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 11,852 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 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: 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 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.