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HHS OCR report ยท 2018

Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. data breach

Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., a healthcare provider in Kansas, reported a breach affecting 8,300 individuals to HHS OCR on May 8, 2018.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Kansas
Individuals affected
8,300
Submission date
May 8, 2018
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., reported that the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 8,300 individuals was exposed on an unsecured server. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, email addresses, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In addition, the CE provided compl...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 8,300 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 8, 2018.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.

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 Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc. 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 Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc..