HHS OCR report ยท 2021
New Directions Youth & Family Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Directions Youth & Family Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 941
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New Directions Youth & Family Services, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 941 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Directions Youth & Family Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 941 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 New Directions Youth & Family Services 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 New Directions Youth & Family Services.