HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Cerebral Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cerebral Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 875
- Submission date
- Sep 21, 2021
- 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), Cerebral Medical Group, reported that a workforce member sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of 875 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach the CE retrained the workforce member on email security. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cerebral Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 875 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 21, 2021.
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 Cerebral Medical Group 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 Cerebral Medical Group.