HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 951
- Submission date
- Oct 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme which affected the protected health information (PHI) of 951 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth | NY | Healthcare Provider | 23,058 | Sep 16, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 951 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 6, 2022.
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 Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth 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 Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth.