HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 50,000
- Submission date
- Feb 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 20,633 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, addresses, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop.
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 Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, 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 Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc..