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HHS OCR report · 2024

Green Castle Recovery Center DBA, Sanford Behavioral Health data breach

Green Castle Recovery Center DBA, Sanford Behavioral Health, a healthcare provider in Michigan, reported a breach affecting 703 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2024.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Green Castle Recovery Center DBA, Sanford Behavioral Health
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Michigan
Individuals affected
703
Submission date
Nov 22, 2024
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Green Castle Recovery Center dba Sanford Behavioral Health, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 703 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In its mitigation ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Green Castle Recovery Center DBA, Sanford Behavioral Health data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 703 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2024.

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 Green Castle Recovery Center DBA, Sanford Behavioral Health 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 Green Castle Recovery Center DBA, Sanford Behavioral Health.