HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Pace Center for Girls data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pace Center for Girls
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 18,300
- Submission date
- Jan 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pace Center for Girls, reported that employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 18,300 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response, the CE provided training to its staff on the threat of phishing emails and implemented additional tech...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pace Center for Girls data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 26, 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 Pace Center for Girls 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 Pace Center for Girls.