HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Christiana Spine Center, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Christiana Spine Center, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 20,870
- Submission date
- Jun 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Christiana Spine Center, the covered entity (CE) reported that an unauthorized third-party gained access to its network and accessed or acquired the protected health information (PHI) of 20,870 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical information. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Christiana Spine Center, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,870 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2022.
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 Christiana Spine Center, PA 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 Christiana Spine Center, PA.