HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Kids Central Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kids Central Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 3,250
- Submission date
- Feb 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kids Central, Inc., reported that an employee sent a file containing the protected health information (PHI) of 3,250 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the employee and implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR obtained assurances that the CE ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kids Central Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,250 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 15, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Kids Central 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 Kids Central Inc..