HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Community of Hope D.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community of Hope D.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 580
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community of Hope D.C., reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 580 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided affected individuals with compli...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community of Hope D.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 580 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 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: Email.
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 Community of Hope D.C. 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 Community of Hope D.C..