HHS OCR report · 2018
FHN Family Counseling Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- FHN Family Counseling Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 4,458
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2018
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
FHN Family Counseling Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unencrypted laptop containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,458 individuals was stolen from a workforce member’s vehicle. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, medical record numbers, health insurance information, clinical information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the FHN Family Counseling Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,458 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 FHN Family Counseling Center 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 FHN Family Counseling Center.