HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Brooks Rehabilitation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brooks Rehabilitation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,554
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brooks Rehabilitation, reported that tracking technology on its website disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,554 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brooks Rehabilitation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,554 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Brooks Rehabilitation 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 Brooks Rehabilitation.