HHS OCR report · 2016
Autism Home Support Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Autism Home Support Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 533
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) employee disclosed protected health information (PHI) to a university practicum student who contacted individuals by email to ask if they would like to participate in a survey related to autism. The PHI involved in the breach included the demographic information of approximately 533 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned and re-trained the involved employee and confirmed that the pra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Autism Home Support Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 533 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2016.
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 Autism Home Support Services 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 Autism Home Support Services.