HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Brandywine Pediatrics, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brandywine Pediatrics, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 26,873
- Submission date
- Dec 23, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A computer virus rendered the covered entity's (CE) computer server inaccessible on October 11, 2016, and an unauthorized third party may have gain unauthorized access via the internet. The server contained demographic and clinical information and the CE states that there is no evidence that information was taken. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, it engaged an outside firm to investigate the activity on the encrypted ser...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brandywine Pediatrics, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,873 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 23, 2016.
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 Pediatrics, P.A. 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 Pediatrics, P.A..