HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 639
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Scharnhorst Ast Kennnard Griffin, P.C., reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected heath information (PHI) of 639 individuals. The PHI included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected covered entities, and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 639 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2025.
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 Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC 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 Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC.