HHS OCR report · 2023
Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,980
- Submission date
- Mar 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a settlement of $103,000 in an investigation of Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center (TWRTC), a substance abuse disorder treatment provider, concerning a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule’s Risk Analysis provision. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. The Risk Analysis provision of t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,980 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 14, 2023.
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 Top of the World Ranch Treatment 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 Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center.