HHS OCR report · 2023
The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,111
- Submission date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference, (the CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,111 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, medical record numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and law enforcement officials. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical, administrative, and security ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,111 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 1, 2023.
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 The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference 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 The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference.