HHS OCR report · 2025
Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,051
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Children’s Home & Aid dba Brightpoint, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,051 individuals. The CE reported that the PHI included demographic, financial and clinical information. The CE provided notice to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,051 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 2025.
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 Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint 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 Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint.