HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Engage Behavioral Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Engage Behavioral Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 650
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Engage Behavioral Health, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 650 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical information and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary identity and credit monitoring services...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Engage Behavioral Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2020.
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 Engage Behavioral Health 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 Engage Behavioral Health.