HHS OCR report · 2014
Seven Counties Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Seven Counties Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 727
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2014
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A former employee mistakenly took home a basket of items, including documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 727 patients, which were flagged for shredding. The documents were taken to an elementary school with other materials that had been stored at the employee's home for the summer. The PHI included social security numbers, diagnosis codes, guardians’ names and phone numbers, supervisor recommendations concerning treatment, and insurance identification codes. The co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Seven Counties Services, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Counties Services, Inc. | KY | Healthcare Provider | 132,609 | Oct 4, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Seven Counties Services, Inc. | KY | Healthcare Provider | 13,375 | Sep 25, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Seven Counties Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 727 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Seven Counties Services, 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 Seven Counties Services, Inc..